Unit One- Changing Awareness of Crime

Unit One- Changing Awareness of Crime

1. Types of Crime

   • White Collar Crime
     • Can include computer and internet fraud
       • Credit card fraud
         • Tax Evasion
   • Moral Crime
     • Can include prostitution
       • vagrancy
         • underage drinking
         • assisted suicide
           • illegal drug use
       • Moral crimes are often victimless
         • More often than not, the victims are the suspects
           • Anyone can be the victim and suspect of moral crimes
   • State Crimes
   • Technological Crime
     • Can include internet-enabled fraud
       • Downloading illegal materials, such as songs and images
         • The use of social media to promote hate crimes
   • Hate Crime
   • Honour Crime
   • Domestic Abuse