What is social disorganization? How does social disorganization contribute to organized crime? What is an example of social disorganization that created opportunistic atmospheres for organized crime? What is a political machine? How does corruption affect the role of politics and business, as it relates to organized crime? What is a specific instance in which corruption was evident? What is an example of a drug syndicate? Which events led to the association of organized crime, Prohibition, and drug syndicates? What changes would you have made to prevent this? Explain your answer What are the business interests of organized crime groups? How have these interests evolved over time? How would you compare the business interests of early organized crime groups to today’s organized crime groups?
CJA 384 Week 4 LTA Organized Crime Group Analysis Learning Team Assignment: Organized Crime Group Analysis Write a 1,450- to 2,100-word paper which includes an in-depth historical analysis of a selected organized crime group. Select an organized crime group in the United States, such as those in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, or Miami, from the readings and additional resources. o Determine the structure and operating methods (national and multinational) of the group pertaining to the drug business. o Analyze the relationship of your selected group to its past and its current role in prohibition, drug syndicates, political corruption, and any other illicit activities. o Include the selected group’s various business interests over time. Properly cite your references or resources according to APA guidelines.
Discussion Questions What are some examples of ethnically or racially organized crime? How do these differ from contemporary youth gangs? Compare and contrast the characteristic criteria for each group. Explain your findings. What are the various terrorist organizations around the world? What is classified as a terrorist organization? What are the similarities among these organizations? Explain your answer. What is an example of organized crime based upon religious origins? What organizational crime type is representative in your community? What opportunities perpetuate organized crime in that community?