LS263 Midterm: Organized Crime – Mid Term Study Guide
9 Mar 2017
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Organized crime mid term study guide february 7. It is important to define organized crime because how the term is defined shapes many things, including the following: Allocation of money to combat organized crime. A lack of definition allows room for stereotypes and bad information to rule, which is another reason why it is important to define the term organized crime. Organized crime is often thought to only refer to the mafia or mafia-like organizations. Having this sort of perspective is limiting in the sense that organize crime may include organizations such as the mafia but its reach extends far further than just these specific groups. A 2: this is done by analyzing the claims and the claims-makers, and it is important because it helps provide understanding of where the mafia comes from. A 3: a positive outcome to canada"s approach is that the money received supports victim services.
