Topic:

White Collar Summary

Assignment

Our last forum this semester will focussing on summarizing what we have learned these past few months. In your discussion, summarize your understanding of the following:

• Which white collar crimes do you feel are the most damaging to society and why do you feel this way?
• What is the nature of white collar crime? Moreover, what are the characteristics of white collar crimes that differentiate them from traditional crimes?
• What is the extent of white collar crime? Who are the most common victims? Why? What are the most common types? Why?
• Discuss which theories of criminal behavior you feel best explain the behavior of white collar criminals and why you feel they are the best fit
• What have been the social and legal reactions to white collar crime?
• How should we approach dealing with white collar crime and white collar criminals?