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HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
criminology
Semester:
2nd Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Judy BenDalak (PH.D.)
Coordinator Office Hours:
By special appointment
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Judy Bendalak
Course/Module description:
This course will focus on various aspects of organized crime, such as the definition issues and their significance in terms of policy, several forms of organizations, corruption, violence and migration. Furthermore, discussions regarding the "combat" against organized crime, which means: legislation, enforcement against individuals, organizations and markets. Examination of the phenomenon will include a review of these issues as well as comprehensive research and theoretical aspects, actual events in Israel and around the world.
Course/Module aims:
The purpose of this course is to examine the various forms of organized crime, their formation and establishment. Deal with the definition of the phenomenon and its problems, accompanied by a discussion of theoretical approaches relating to this topic. Review several criminal organizations in Israel and abroad, as well as observing the issues of international crime and their widespread implications.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
The students will recognize several crime organizations in Israel also around the world. Students will be familiar with various aspects of the phenomenon and the effective measures to deal with its consequences. Students will be acquainted with theoretical approaches relating this issue.
Attendance requirements(%):
90%
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Frontal
Course/Module Content:
1. Organized Crime: The various forms of organizations and groups;
2. The definition of the phenomenon known as, organized crime;
3. The definition issues and theoretical aspects;
4. Organized Crime in Israel;
5. Organized Crime around the world;
6. International organized crime.
Required Reading:
8. I. Abadinsky, H. (2000). Explaining Organized Crime. In: H. Abadinsky (ed.), Organized Crime (pp. 32-49, Ch. 2). Belmont CA: Wadsworth-Thomson Learning.
8. II. Albanese, J. Reichel, P. (Eds.). (2014). Transnational Organized Crime- An Overview from Six Continents. SAGE Publications, Inc.
9. I. Aronowitz, A. (2003). Trafficking in Human Beings: An International Perspective. In: D. Siegel., H.G. Bunt Van de., & D. Zaitch (Eds.), Global organized crime: trends and developments (pp. 85-105, Ch. 9). Dordrecht, Netherlands, Kluwer academic.
9. II. Arsovska, J. (2014). Organized Crime. In: The Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Albanese. J. S. (Ed.) Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
10.I. Braga, A., Weisburd, D., (2015). Focused Deterrence and the Prevention of Violent Gun Injuries: Practice, Theoretical Principles, and Scientific Evidence. Annual Review of Public Health, 36: 55-68.
10.II. Cayli, B. (2016). Performance Matters More Than Masculinity: Violence, Gender Dynamics and Mafia Women. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 29: 36-42.
10.III.Kochan, N. (2005). The Russian mafia. In: N. Kochan (Ed.), The washing machine: how money laundering and terrorist financing soils us. London: Centinage.
11. I. Levi, M. (2002). The organization of serious crimes. In: M. Maguire., R. Morgan., & R. Reiner (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of criminology (Ch. 24, pp. 878-914). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
11. II. Middleton, D. & Levi, M. (2015). Let Sleeping Lawyers Lie: Organized Crime, Lawyers and the Regulation of Legal Services. British Journal of Criminology, 55: 647–668.
12. I. Rush, R. J., & Scarpitti, F. R. (2001). Russian Organized Crime: The Continuation of an American Tradition. Deviant Behavior, 22(6), 517-540.
12. II. Scandizzo, P. L., Ventura, M. (2015). Organized Crime, Extortion and Entrepreneurship Under Uncertainty. European Journal of Law and Economics, 39:119–144.
Additional Reading Material:
21. Abadinsky, H. (2000). Organized Crime: attributes and structure. In: H. Abadinsky (ed.), Organized Crime (Ch.1, pp. 1-12). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth-Thomson Learning.
22. Albanese, J., & Dilip, K. D. (2003). A framework for understanding. In: J. Albanese (ed.), Organized Crime: World Perspectives (pp. 1-17). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prenice Hall.
23. Clinard, M. (1994). Types of Criminal behavior. In: M. Clinard., & R. Quinney (eds.), Criminal Behavior Systems: A Typology (pp. 1-23, Ch. 1). Cincinnati, Ohio, Anderson publishing Co.
24. Makarenko, T. (2003). The Ties that Bind': Uncovering the Relationship Between Organized Crime and Terrorism. In: D. Siegel., H.G. Bunt Van de,.& D. Zaitch (eds.), Global organized crime: trends and developments (pp. 159-175, Ch. 16). Dordrecht, Netherlands, Kluwer academic.
25. Morash, M. (1984). Organized Crime. In: R. Meier (Ed.), Major Forms of Crime. (pp. 191-219, Ch. 9). Beverly-Hills, CA. Sage Publications.
Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 90 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 10 %
Assignments 0 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %
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