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Videos by Jay Albanese

Small Acts can Result in Larger Harms: The Role of Education in Creating Awareness about Organized Crime

90-second video filmed at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in VIenna, Austria. Part o... more

22 views

Transnational Crime: A Video Interview (22 mins)

Transnational Crime. (2017). Jay Albanese wrote and delivered a video segment for SAGE Knowledg... more

186 views

Comparing & Delivering Juvenile Justice across the World (8 min)

Comparing & Delivering Juvenile Justice across the World. (2016). Jay Albanese wrote and delivere... more

108 views

Are We Facing an Ethics Crisis?” (6 min)

“Are We Facing an Ethics Crisis?” (2018). featured in introductory video for a new course develop... more “Are We Facing an Ethics Crisis?” (2018). featured in introductory video for a new course developed by the United Nations by a global team of experts. I am one of the experts from 30 countries United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in its effort to develop a global curriculum on Integrity & Ethics under the “Education 4 Justice” initiative to develop and review content available for open access use by instructors and students around the world, translated into all six UN languages. Athens, Greece. (6 minutes) https://www.unodc.org/e4j/en/tertiary/index.html
Also posted:
https://www.facebook.com/unodc/videos/10155262644027331/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2GxuXxsVbE&t=304s

81 views

Countering Transnational Crime and Corruption: The Urge to Action Versus the Patience to Evaluate (2 mins)

Countering Transnational Crime and Corruption: The Urge to Action Versus the Patience to Evaluate... more Countering Transnational Crime and Corruption: The Urge to Action Versus the Patience to Evaluate (2020)

Dramatic moves have occurred in countering transnational crime since the turn of the twenty-first century. Binding international agreements, such as the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, and the Convention against Corruption, are examples of nearly universally adopted principles and mandates that were difficult to foresee a generation ago. What is less clear is the extent to which these moves indicate true progress, versus actions and efforts that are ineffective. This video summarizes significant changes over the last 20 years in responding to transnational crime, corruption and global injustice, and points to the need to evaluate their effectiveness. Specific areas are identified at the intersection between the urge to take action and the patience to evaluate.
Print: Justice Evaluation Journal
https://twitter.com/DrJayAlbanese/status/1328761713638985728

48 views

Papers by Jay Albanese

Addressing White Collar and Corporate Crime: Prosecution, Non-prosecution, or Deferred Prosecution

Journal of Criminal Justice and Law ( Official Journal of the Law and Public Policy Section of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences), 2024

Trends in white-collar and corporate crime prosecutions have been examined over two decades. It i... more Trends in white-collar and corporate crime prosecutions have been examined over two decades. It is found that prosecutions have dropped substantially over the last 10 years. Reasons for this trend are explored. A recent trend to use deferred and nonprosecution agreements (DNPAs) as an alternative to criminal prosecution helps explain some of this decline. The frequency and nature of their use against organizations are examined based on the charges involved and the type of corporate defendant. Interviews with former federal investigators and prosecutors shed light on prosecution decisions against organizations and potential changes that might deter corporate misconduct more effectively.

Casino Gambling Impacts on Crime and Public Safety: A Review of 30 Years of Research

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Mar 22, 2020

Comparing and Delivering Juvenile Justice Across the World

Women and Children as Victims and Offenders: Background, Prevention, Reintegration, 2016

There are both assumptions and evidence that undergird the official response to juvenile delinque... more There are both assumptions and evidence that undergird the official response to juvenile delinquency in different countries. The similarities and differences among these approaches are evaluated to assess their contribution to fairness, justice, crime control, and delinquency prevention. A brief historical review of the recognition of childhood innocence is followed by the nature of formal procedures for handling juvenile offenders, and specific governmental and multilateral responses to juvenile delinquency that form the basis for greater consistency in dealing with juveniles in the justice process.

The Behavior of Corruption: An Empirical Typology of Public Corruption by Objective & Method

Criminology, Criminal Justice, Law & Society, 2019

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that corruption requires misconduct beyond favors recei... more The United States Supreme Court has ruled that corruption requires misconduct beyond favors received for actions typical of a public official’s position, such as favors like hosting an event or contacting an official on behalf of another. This holding makes it unclear the degree to which the use of an official office for personal advantage, or that of another, can be considered corruption. It reflects vagueness in defining specific prohibited behaviors that constitute public corruption. Understanding the underlying behaviors of public corruption activities is an important step for effective detection and prevention. Thus, the question becomes which types of exchanges, favors, acts, or omissions constitute corruption, and which do not? An analysis of more than 300 public corruption convictions occurring over a three-year period was conducted to develop a typology of categories of corruption behaviors. It is discovered that eight distinct types of corrupt conduct exist, pursuing two b...

Why Organized Crime Seeks New Criminal Markets

Book: Illegal Mining: Organized Crime, Corruption and Ecoside in a Resource-Scarce World, 2020

Illicitly extracted metals and minerals might seem an unlikely market for exploitation by organ... more Illicitly extracted metals and minerals might seem an unlikely market for exploitation by organized crime. However, criminal enterprises select markets to exploit using the same considerations and legitimate businesses, asking the question “Is it possible to survive and make a profit in the market, given the existing nature of the supply, demand, regulators, and competitors?" Indicators for each of these variables noted above can be gathered for different illicit products, making it possible to assess the comparative risk of organized crime involvement for different types of products and illicit markets.

Choosing a Micro or Macro Perspective for Understanding Organized Crime: The Contributions of Ernesto Savona

Organized Crime, Corruption and Crime Prevention, 2013

An important issue in social science is the perspective taken. In criminology, we endeavor to exp... more An important issue in social science is the perspective taken. In criminology, we endeavor to explain criminal conduct from one of two perspectives: micro and macro. The macro-level approach views the world and its problems from above in that broader social context is seen to produce social problems. The micro-level approach views individual-level experience producing many individual outcomes, which might have larger social implications. The perspective taken makes all the difference in knowing where to begin looking for causation: to the individual or to the larger social context? The contributions of Ernesto Savona in assessing organized crime is examined through these two perspectives.

Ensuring Quality in Criminal Justice Education: Academic Standards and the Reemergence of Accreditation

Journal of Criminal Justice Education, 2007

Criminal justice education had its beginnings in 1893 "when the University of Chicago School of S... more Criminal justice education had its beginnings in 1893 "when the University of Chicago School of Sociology was established with a component on crime and deviance in society" (Hale 1998:387). Chicago also became the venue for the first National Conference on Criminal Law and Criminology held by Northwestern University in 1909 ) which led to the founding of the American Institute of Criminology and Criminal Law (Walker 1998). The next year, the Institute inaugurated the Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology which became the "most important platform for the latest thinking in criminal justice reform" (Walker 1998:124). Yet virtually all historical pieces on criminal justice education begin with Vollmer. August Vollmer is credited with establishing, in 1908, the first educational program designed specifically for criminal justice personnel-the Berkeley Police School connected to the University of California. The relationship was formalized in 1916 when the Berkeley campus offered its first crime-related courses . Recognition of the new academic specialty came in 1923 when a Berkeley policeman earned a baccalaureate degree with a major in economics and a minor in criminology . From the late 1920s through the 1930s several institutions developed programs emphasizing the administrative aspects of policing and criminal justice. All these programs included a strong training component . The leaders of these programs were convinced that higher education was the proper mechanism to raise police personnel standards by developing intellectual skills and imparting knowledge in modern management and scientific methods for criminal investigation. The period following World War II until 1965 was one of "orderly growth" (Foster 1974). By 1965 there were 64 colleges and universities offering such educational programs in criminal justice (IACP 1968). On average, two programs were developed per year.

White collar crimes and casino gambling: looking for empirical links to forgery, embezzlement, and fraud

Crime, Law and Social Change, 2008

This study investigates the alleged link between casino gambling and arrests for the commission o... more This study investigates the alleged link between casino gambling and arrests for the commission of the "white collar" crimes of forgery, fraud, and embezzlement. The rapid expansion of casino gaming venues in recent years has been said to have increased the incidence of white collar crimes by casino customers who get themselves in financial trouble by overspending at casinos (given the median age of 47 for casino patrons and that 41% hold white collar jobs). This study investigates this question by using several kinds of data to examine arrest and offender trends, using a follow-up period of up to 10 years to assess long-term impacts. The results indicate that, comparing pre-and post-casino average annual arrests for embezzlement, forgery, and fraud, trends show a general decrease in arrests in casino jurisdictions, although embezzlement arrests rose in Connecticut and in nationwide statistics. An assessment of the reasons offered from interviews with people convicted of embezzlement and fraud are presented to examine the extent to which gambling is a causal factor. & A bookkeeper in Buffalo pleaded guilty to stealing $350,000 from her employer by writing checks to herself. She told police she was trying to cover credit card debt and gambling losses . & An Omaha woman pleaded no contest to stealing more than $100,000 from an elderly woman she cared for, claiming she used the money at a casino . & The auditor for the city of Ray, North Dakota was found to have used a discontinued account for a decade to misdirect public money $970,000 to pay his credit card bills and other debts, most of which were gambling-related . & Federal prosecutors in Iowa had eight cases in a period of 2 years in which suspects admitting embezzling funds or using stolen credit cards to gamble .

Editor Introduction

European Journal on Criminal Policy and Research, 2012

This special issue is devoted to one of the most serious of all transnational crimes. Unlike traf... more This special issue is devoted to one of the most serious of all transnational crimes. Unlike trafficking in drugs, cigarettes, natural resources, or other goods, human trafficking is different in that people are the victims and they can be trafficked repeatedly. Commodities are sold or used and then new sources must again be found, but human trafficking permits the re-victimization of the same people over and over again. This direct victimization of individuals, together with the problem of re-victimization, makes human trafficking a particularly serious form of criminal conduct worldwide. There are four articles in this special issue which address the subject from different perspectives. The nature and scope of human trafficking varies by location, and also in the relationship between traffickers and victims, its relationship to other kinds of transnational crime, and the policy responses to it. The articles in this collection address each of these perspectives. "The Mobility of Sex Workers in European Cities," by Dina Siegel, focuses on the issue of mobility as a central component of prostitution and human trafficking. Using ethnographic observations and interviews, the author provides an interesting effort to use observations of actual persons/prostitutes to compare with popular human trafficking stereotypes. In this way, she explains how and why perceptions do not always match with reality. The study also distinguishes between horizontal (geographical) and vertical (organizational) mobility in describing the context in which women, their families, and agents move from one place to another in the framework of sex-work activities and organization. "The 'Groundhog Day' of the Human Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation Debate: New Directions in Criminological Understanding," by Rose Ann Broad and Jonathan Spencer, offers an insightful perspective on how the framing of the problem of human trafficking has inhibited better understanding, and more effective responses, to it. The authors' explanation that the characterization of human trafficking as largely a problem of migrant issues and policy is fascinating, arguing "essentially the women are faced with a choice between innocent victim, who receives services for the protection of trafficked victims, or guilty whore, who is deported." The authors recognize that it is more difficult to consider the

Quality Standards for Criminal Justice Education: The Long and Winding Road

Journal of Criminal Justice Education, 2024

Higher education in criminology and criminal justice has evolved over the last 100 years in fits ... more Higher education in criminology and criminal justice has evolved over the last 100 years in fits and starts. The road was long, and it took many turns, reflecting not only the need for training and professionalism among criminal justice practitioners, but for the development of a new academic field of study at colleges and universities. This article traces the history of the quest for academic standards in higher education, specifically the role of ACJS in this endeavor. Both authors have contributed to ACJS's efforts over the years and were involved in the two most recent iterations of ACJS Academic Program Review: Certification and Program Endorsement. We chronicle the rise and fall of certification and the recent effort to create an endorsement program that seeks to balance the need for quality control while providing the desired flexibility for individual programs.

Risques de corruption dans le système de justice pénale et outils d’évaluation (Corruption risks in the criminal justice chain and tools for assessment: Investigations)

U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Center, 2015

At minimum, police in a democratic society are responsible for three tasks: the prevention and de... more At minimum, police in a democratic society are responsible for three tasks: the prevention and detection of crime, the maintenance of public order, and the provision of assistance to the public (UNODC 2011, 5; Bayley 2006). While oversight of police operations is needed to reduce corruption as well as other abuses of authority, it must be designed so that it is compatible with the objectives of policing. A typical criminal investigation process is led by the police or another investigative body, such as an anti-corruption commission, and includes the following steps: (1) An initial investigation assesses witnesses, scenes, and all other available evidence, such as forensic samples. (2) This material is evaluated and a decision is made on whether to conduct further investigation, based on the seriousness of the offense, the
availability of evidence, and the level of resources required. The investigation is then either (3a) closed or (3b) continued by taking statements from any witnesses, arresting and detaining any identified suspects, and formally interviewing them. (4a) After such interviews, the suspect(s) may be charged with a crime. If charged, they may be released on bail or kept in pretrial detention. (4b) If there is insufficient evidence to
charge or caution a suspect, no further action will be taken. Corruption risks can occur before, during, or after the investigation of a crime. They arise from the actions of individual police officers and their police departments, but the degree of risk is affected by the actions of supervisory government agencies, the media, nongovernmental groups, and civil society. The following sections examine corruption risks in the three stages of a criminal investigation. A final section reviews three types of tools to measure both the risk and the incidence of police corruption.

Countering Transnational Crime and Corruption: The Urge to Action Versus the Patience to Evaluate

Justice Evaluation Journal, 2018

Dramatic moves have occurred in countering transnational crime since the turn of the twenty-first... more Dramatic moves have occurred in countering transnational crime since the turn of the twenty-first century. Binding international agreements, such as the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, and the Convention against Corruption, are examples of nearly universally adopted principles and mandates that were difficult to foresee a generation ago. What is less clear is the extent to which these moves indicate true progress, versus actions and efforts that will ultimately be ineffective. This paper assesses significant changes over the last 20 years in responding to transnational organized crime, corruption and global injustice, and points to several efforts to evaluate their effectiveness. Specific content areas are identified in which ongoing evaluation is needed at the intersection between the urge to take action and the patience to evaluate.

Corruption risks in the criminal justice chain and tools for assessment. Chapter 2: Investigation

This U4 issue paper provides policymakers in developing nations, their citizens, and U4's partner... more This U4 issue paper provides policymakers in developing nations, their citizens, and U4's partners in the donor community with an overview of where corruption is most likely to arise in the investigation, prosecution, trial, and incarceration stages of the criminal justice process. Each chapter focuses on a specific stage, providing a summary of the principal decision makers involved, the tasks they perform, the most common types of corruption risk, the tools available to assess the risks, and, where sufficient experience exists, an evaluation of the usefulness of these assessment tools. While some basic risk management approaches are noted, the emphasis is on analysis and assessment of problems. U4 Issue 2015:6 Corruption Risks in the Criminal Justice Chain and Tools for Assessment www.U4.no iv across all countries. In using the available set of tools to assess corruption risks in criminal trials and appeals, the greatest challenge for practitioners is finding the relevant parts of general assessment tools that assess the particular corruption risks. The paper concludes with an appeal for integrated corruption risk assessment tools and accessible reporting. Only a sector-wide lens will allow identification of the linkages and dependencies within the criminal justice chain, providing a basis for targeted reform efforts and a comprehensive anti-corruption strategy.

Fraud: The Characteristic Crime of the Twenty-First Century

Trends in Organized Crime, 2005

In the same way that larceny characterized much of twentieth century, fraud will likely character... more In the same way that larceny characterized much of twentieth century, fraud will likely characterize the twenty-first century. Larceny remains the most common of all serious crimes, but fraud may overtake larceny as the crime of choice in the future, because of changes in our ownership, storage, and movement of property. Fraud involves purposely obtaining the property of another through deception, and its popularity as a crime of choice is growing. Entrusting property to the custody of others, storing property at remote locations, and electronic movement of property are shown to be major changes in the way we treat property and increase opportunities for theft. The connection between fraud and many of the serious crimes of the twenty-first century are shown in the facts of recent cases. The motivation of theft behind many frauds is also shown to be used to fund larger criminal objectives, such as illegal immigration and terrorism.

Risk Assessment in Organized Crime

Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, 2008

The risk posed by organized crime is a central concern of governments around the world. The infil... more The risk posed by organized crime is a central concern of governments around the world. The infiltration and control of legal and illegal markets and products is a major concern in nearly every country. New agencies and initiatives are under way in the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Belgium, and elsewhere, with the specific purpose to better predict and detect organized crime activity. This article proposes a model to assess the risk of organized crime. It employs a different unit of analysis from most current models, focusing on illicit markets rather than groups, and it offers a practical alternative for determining the presence of organized crime in areas that may or may not have a history of organized crime involvement.

Small Acts can Result in Larger Harms: The Role of Education in Creating Awareness about Organized Crime

90-second video filmed at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in VIenna, Austria. Part o... more

22 views

Transnational Crime: A Video Interview (22 mins)

Transnational Crime. (2017). Jay Albanese wrote and delivered a video segment for SAGE Knowledg... more

186 views

Comparing & Delivering Juvenile Justice across the World (8 min)

Comparing & Delivering Juvenile Justice across the World. (2016). Jay Albanese wrote and delivere... more

108 views

Are We Facing an Ethics Crisis?” (6 min)

“Are We Facing an Ethics Crisis?” (2018). featured in introductory video for a new course develop... more “Are We Facing an Ethics Crisis?” (2018). featured in introductory video for a new course developed by the United Nations by a global team of experts. I am one of the experts from 30 countries United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in its effort to develop a global curriculum on Integrity & Ethics under the “Education 4 Justice” initiative to develop and review content available for open access use by instructors and students around the world, translated into all six UN languages. Athens, Greece. (6 minutes) https://www.unodc.org/e4j/en/tertiary/index.html
Also posted:
https://www.facebook.com/unodc/videos/10155262644027331/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2GxuXxsVbE&t=304s

81 views

Countering Transnational Crime and Corruption: The Urge to Action Versus the Patience to Evaluate (2 mins)

Countering Transnational Crime and Corruption: The Urge to Action Versus the Patience to Evaluate... more Countering Transnational Crime and Corruption: The Urge to Action Versus the Patience to Evaluate (2020)

Dramatic moves have occurred in countering transnational crime since the turn of the twenty-first century. Binding international agreements, such as the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, and the Convention against Corruption, are examples of nearly universally adopted principles and mandates that were difficult to foresee a generation ago. What is less clear is the extent to which these moves indicate true progress, versus actions and efforts that are ineffective. This video summarizes significant changes over the last 20 years in responding to transnational crime, corruption and global injustice, and points to the need to evaluate their effectiveness. Specific areas are identified at the intersection between the urge to take action and the patience to evaluate.
Print: Justice Evaluation Journal
https://twitter.com/DrJayAlbanese/status/1328761713638985728

48 views

Addressing White Collar and Corporate Crime: Prosecution, Non-prosecution, or Deferred Prosecution

Journal of Criminal Justice and Law ( Official Journal of the Law and Public Policy Section of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences), 2024

Trends in white-collar and corporate crime prosecutions have been examined over two decades. It i... more Trends in white-collar and corporate crime prosecutions have been examined over two decades. It is found that prosecutions have dropped substantially over the last 10 years. Reasons for this trend are explored. A recent trend to use deferred and nonprosecution agreements (DNPAs) as an alternative to criminal prosecution helps explain some of this decline. The frequency and nature of their use against organizations are examined based on the charges involved and the type of corporate defendant. Interviews with former federal investigators and prosecutors shed light on prosecution decisions against organizations and potential changes that might deter corporate misconduct more effectively.

Casino Gambling Impacts on Crime and Public Safety: A Review of 30 Years of Research

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Mar 22, 2020

Comparing and Delivering Juvenile Justice Across the World

Women and Children as Victims and Offenders: Background, Prevention, Reintegration, 2016

There are both assumptions and evidence that undergird the official response to juvenile delinque... more There are both assumptions and evidence that undergird the official response to juvenile delinquency in different countries. The similarities and differences among these approaches are evaluated to assess their contribution to fairness, justice, crime control, and delinquency prevention. A brief historical review of the recognition of childhood innocence is followed by the nature of formal procedures for handling juvenile offenders, and specific governmental and multilateral responses to juvenile delinquency that form the basis for greater consistency in dealing with juveniles in the justice process.

The Behavior of Corruption: An Empirical Typology of Public Corruption by Objective & Method

Criminology, Criminal Justice, Law & Society, 2019

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that corruption requires misconduct beyond favors recei... more The United States Supreme Court has ruled that corruption requires misconduct beyond favors received for actions typical of a public official’s position, such as favors like hosting an event or contacting an official on behalf of another. This holding makes it unclear the degree to which the use of an official office for personal advantage, or that of another, can be considered corruption. It reflects vagueness in defining specific prohibited behaviors that constitute public corruption. Understanding the underlying behaviors of public corruption activities is an important step for effective detection and prevention. Thus, the question becomes which types of exchanges, favors, acts, or omissions constitute corruption, and which do not? An analysis of more than 300 public corruption convictions occurring over a three-year period was conducted to develop a typology of categories of corruption behaviors. It is discovered that eight distinct types of corrupt conduct exist, pursuing two b...

Why Organized Crime Seeks New Criminal Markets

Book: Illegal Mining: Organized Crime, Corruption and Ecoside in a Resource-Scarce World, 2020

Illicitly extracted metals and minerals might seem an unlikely market for exploitation by organ... more Illicitly extracted metals and minerals might seem an unlikely market for exploitation by organized crime. However, criminal enterprises select markets to exploit using the same considerations and legitimate businesses, asking the question “Is it possible to survive and make a profit in the market, given the existing nature of the supply, demand, regulators, and competitors?" Indicators for each of these variables noted above can be gathered for different illicit products, making it possible to assess the comparative risk of organized crime involvement for different types of products and illicit markets.

Choosing a Micro or Macro Perspective for Understanding Organized Crime: The Contributions of Ernesto Savona

Organized Crime, Corruption and Crime Prevention, 2013

An important issue in social science is the perspective taken. In criminology, we endeavor to exp... more An important issue in social science is the perspective taken. In criminology, we endeavor to explain criminal conduct from one of two perspectives: micro and macro. The macro-level approach views the world and its problems from above in that broader social context is seen to produce social problems. The micro-level approach views individual-level experience producing many individual outcomes, which might have larger social implications. The perspective taken makes all the difference in knowing where to begin looking for causation: to the individual or to the larger social context? The contributions of Ernesto Savona in assessing organized crime is examined through these two perspectives.

Ensuring Quality in Criminal Justice Education: Academic Standards and the Reemergence of Accreditation

Journal of Criminal Justice Education, 2007

Criminal justice education had its beginnings in 1893 "when the University of Chicago School of S... more Criminal justice education had its beginnings in 1893 "when the University of Chicago School of Sociology was established with a component on crime and deviance in society" (Hale 1998:387). Chicago also became the venue for the first National Conference on Criminal Law and Criminology held by Northwestern University in 1909 ) which led to the founding of the American Institute of Criminology and Criminal Law (Walker 1998). The next year, the Institute inaugurated the Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology which became the "most important platform for the latest thinking in criminal justice reform" (Walker 1998:124). Yet virtually all historical pieces on criminal justice education begin with Vollmer. August Vollmer is credited with establishing, in 1908, the first educational program designed specifically for criminal justice personnel-the Berkeley Police School connected to the University of California. The relationship was formalized in 1916 when the Berkeley campus offered its first crime-related courses . Recognition of the new academic specialty came in 1923 when a Berkeley policeman earned a baccalaureate degree with a major in economics and a minor in criminology . From the late 1920s through the 1930s several institutions developed programs emphasizing the administrative aspects of policing and criminal justice. All these programs included a strong training component . The leaders of these programs were convinced that higher education was the proper mechanism to raise police personnel standards by developing intellectual skills and imparting knowledge in modern management and scientific methods for criminal investigation. The period following World War II until 1965 was one of "orderly growth" (Foster 1974). By 1965 there were 64 colleges and universities offering such educational programs in criminal justice (IACP 1968). On average, two programs were developed per year.

White collar crimes and casino gambling: looking for empirical links to forgery, embezzlement, and fraud

Crime, Law and Social Change, 2008

This study investigates the alleged link between casino gambling and arrests for the commission o... more This study investigates the alleged link between casino gambling and arrests for the commission of the "white collar" crimes of forgery, fraud, and embezzlement. The rapid expansion of casino gaming venues in recent years has been said to have increased the incidence of white collar crimes by casino customers who get themselves in financial trouble by overspending at casinos (given the median age of 47 for casino patrons and that 41% hold white collar jobs). This study investigates this question by using several kinds of data to examine arrest and offender trends, using a follow-up period of up to 10 years to assess long-term impacts. The results indicate that, comparing pre-and post-casino average annual arrests for embezzlement, forgery, and fraud, trends show a general decrease in arrests in casino jurisdictions, although embezzlement arrests rose in Connecticut and in nationwide statistics. An assessment of the reasons offered from interviews with people convicted of embezzlement and fraud are presented to examine the extent to which gambling is a causal factor. & A bookkeeper in Buffalo pleaded guilty to stealing $350,000 from her employer by writing checks to herself. She told police she was trying to cover credit card debt and gambling losses . & An Omaha woman pleaded no contest to stealing more than $100,000 from an elderly woman she cared for, claiming she used the money at a casino . & The auditor for the city of Ray, North Dakota was found to have used a discontinued account for a decade to misdirect public money $970,000 to pay his credit card bills and other debts, most of which were gambling-related . & Federal prosecutors in Iowa had eight cases in a period of 2 years in which suspects admitting embezzling funds or using stolen credit cards to gamble .

Editor Introduction

European Journal on Criminal Policy and Research, 2012

This special issue is devoted to one of the most serious of all transnational crimes. Unlike traf... more This special issue is devoted to one of the most serious of all transnational crimes. Unlike trafficking in drugs, cigarettes, natural resources, or other goods, human trafficking is different in that people are the victims and they can be trafficked repeatedly. Commodities are sold or used and then new sources must again be found, but human trafficking permits the re-victimization of the same people over and over again. This direct victimization of individuals, together with the problem of re-victimization, makes human trafficking a particularly serious form of criminal conduct worldwide. There are four articles in this special issue which address the subject from different perspectives. The nature and scope of human trafficking varies by location, and also in the relationship between traffickers and victims, its relationship to other kinds of transnational crime, and the policy responses to it. The articles in this collection address each of these perspectives. "The Mobility of Sex Workers in European Cities," by Dina Siegel, focuses on the issue of mobility as a central component of prostitution and human trafficking. Using ethnographic observations and interviews, the author provides an interesting effort to use observations of actual persons/prostitutes to compare with popular human trafficking stereotypes. In this way, she explains how and why perceptions do not always match with reality. The study also distinguishes between horizontal (geographical) and vertical (organizational) mobility in describing the context in which women, their families, and agents move from one place to another in the framework of sex-work activities and organization. "The 'Groundhog Day' of the Human Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation Debate: New Directions in Criminological Understanding," by Rose Ann Broad and Jonathan Spencer, offers an insightful perspective on how the framing of the problem of human trafficking has inhibited better understanding, and more effective responses, to it. The authors' explanation that the characterization of human trafficking as largely a problem of migrant issues and policy is fascinating, arguing "essentially the women are faced with a choice between innocent victim, who receives services for the protection of trafficked victims, or guilty whore, who is deported." The authors recognize that it is more difficult to consider the

Quality Standards for Criminal Justice Education: The Long and Winding Road

Journal of Criminal Justice Education, 2024

Higher education in criminology and criminal justice has evolved over the last 100 years in fits ... more Higher education in criminology and criminal justice has evolved over the last 100 years in fits and starts. The road was long, and it took many turns, reflecting not only the need for training and professionalism among criminal justice practitioners, but for the development of a new academic field of study at colleges and universities. This article traces the history of the quest for academic standards in higher education, specifically the role of ACJS in this endeavor. Both authors have contributed to ACJS's efforts over the years and were involved in the two most recent iterations of ACJS Academic Program Review: Certification and Program Endorsement. We chronicle the rise and fall of certification and the recent effort to create an endorsement program that seeks to balance the need for quality control while providing the desired flexibility for individual programs.

Risques de corruption dans le système de justice pénale et outils d’évaluation (Corruption risks in the criminal justice chain and tools for assessment: Investigations)

U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Center, 2015

At minimum, police in a democratic society are responsible for three tasks: the prevention and de... more At minimum, police in a democratic society are responsible for three tasks: the prevention and detection of crime, the maintenance of public order, and the provision of assistance to the public (UNODC 2011, 5; Bayley 2006). While oversight of police operations is needed to reduce corruption as well as other abuses of authority, it must be designed so that it is compatible with the objectives of policing. A typical criminal investigation process is led by the police or another investigative body, such as an anti-corruption commission, and includes the following steps: (1) An initial investigation assesses witnesses, scenes, and all other available evidence, such as forensic samples. (2) This material is evaluated and a decision is made on whether to conduct further investigation, based on the seriousness of the offense, the
availability of evidence, and the level of resources required. The investigation is then either (3a) closed or (3b) continued by taking statements from any witnesses, arresting and detaining any identified suspects, and formally interviewing them. (4a) After such interviews, the suspect(s) may be charged with a crime. If charged, they may be released on bail or kept in pretrial detention. (4b) If there is insufficient evidence to
charge or caution a suspect, no further action will be taken. Corruption risks can occur before, during, or after the investigation of a crime. They arise from the actions of individual police officers and their police departments, but the degree of risk is affected by the actions of supervisory government agencies, the media, nongovernmental groups, and civil society. The following sections examine corruption risks in the three stages of a criminal investigation. A final section reviews three types of tools to measure both the risk and the incidence of police corruption.

Countering Transnational Crime and Corruption: The Urge to Action Versus the Patience to Evaluate

Justice Evaluation Journal, 2018

Dramatic moves have occurred in countering transnational crime since the turn of the twenty-first... more Dramatic moves have occurred in countering transnational crime since the turn of the twenty-first century. Binding international agreements, such as the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, and the Convention against Corruption, are examples of nearly universally adopted principles and mandates that were difficult to foresee a generation ago. What is less clear is the extent to which these moves indicate true progress, versus actions and efforts that will ultimately be ineffective. This paper assesses significant changes over the last 20 years in responding to transnational organized crime, corruption and global injustice, and points to several efforts to evaluate their effectiveness. Specific content areas are identified in which ongoing evaluation is needed at the intersection between the urge to take action and the patience to evaluate.

Corruption risks in the criminal justice chain and tools for assessment. Chapter 2: Investigation

This U4 issue paper provides policymakers in developing nations, their citizens, and U4's partner... more This U4 issue paper provides policymakers in developing nations, their citizens, and U4's partners in the donor community with an overview of where corruption is most likely to arise in the investigation, prosecution, trial, and incarceration stages of the criminal justice process. Each chapter focuses on a specific stage, providing a summary of the principal decision makers involved, the tasks they perform, the most common types of corruption risk, the tools available to assess the risks, and, where sufficient experience exists, an evaluation of the usefulness of these assessment tools. While some basic risk management approaches are noted, the emphasis is on analysis and assessment of problems. U4 Issue 2015:6 Corruption Risks in the Criminal Justice Chain and Tools for Assessment www.U4.no iv across all countries. In using the available set of tools to assess corruption risks in criminal trials and appeals, the greatest challenge for practitioners is finding the relevant parts of general assessment tools that assess the particular corruption risks. The paper concludes with an appeal for integrated corruption risk assessment tools and accessible reporting. Only a sector-wide lens will allow identification of the linkages and dependencies within the criminal justice chain, providing a basis for targeted reform efforts and a comprehensive anti-corruption strategy.

Fraud: The Characteristic Crime of the Twenty-First Century

Trends in Organized Crime, 2005

In the same way that larceny characterized much of twentieth century, fraud will likely character... more In the same way that larceny characterized much of twentieth century, fraud will likely characterize the twenty-first century. Larceny remains the most common of all serious crimes, but fraud may overtake larceny as the crime of choice in the future, because of changes in our ownership, storage, and movement of property. Fraud involves purposely obtaining the property of another through deception, and its popularity as a crime of choice is growing. Entrusting property to the custody of others, storing property at remote locations, and electronic movement of property are shown to be major changes in the way we treat property and increase opportunities for theft. The connection between fraud and many of the serious crimes of the twenty-first century are shown in the facts of recent cases. The motivation of theft behind many frauds is also shown to be used to fund larger criminal objectives, such as illegal immigration and terrorism.

Risk Assessment in Organized Crime

Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice, 2008

The risk posed by organized crime is a central concern of governments around the world. The infil... more The risk posed by organized crime is a central concern of governments around the world. The infiltration and control of legal and illegal markets and products is a major concern in nearly every country. New agencies and initiatives are under way in the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Belgium, and elsewhere, with the specific purpose to better predict and detect organized crime activity. This article proposes a model to assess the risk of organized crime. It employs a different unit of analysis from most current models, focusing on illicit markets rather than groups, and it offers a practical alternative for determining the presence of organized crime in areas that may or may not have a history of organized crime involvement.

Five fundamental mistakes of criminal justice

Justice Quarterly, 1996

Full terms and conditions of use: http://www.informaworld.com/terms-and-conditions-of-access.pdf ... more Full terms and conditions of use: http://www.informaworld.com/terms-and-conditions-of-access.pdf This article maybe used for research, teaching and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, redistribution , reselling , loan or sub-licensing, systematic supply or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden. The publisher does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents will be complete or accurate or up to date. The accuracy of any instructions, formulae and drug doses should be independently verified with primary sources. The publisher shall not be liable for any loss, actions, claims, proceedings, demand or costs or damages whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with or arising out of the use of this material.

Routine Citizen Internet Practices and Cyber Victimization: A State-wide Study in Virginia

by Jay Albanese and Katalin Parti

Criminal Justice Studies: A Critical Journal of Crime, Law and Society, 2024

Cybercrime has become a major societal concern, and a better understanding of cybercrime is neede... more Cybercrime has become a major societal concern, and a better
understanding of cybercrime is needed to target and prevent it
more effectively, minimize its consequences, and provide support
for victims. Research on cybercrime victimization has exploded in
the past few years, but much of it relies on convenience samples
and is largely descriptive in nature. The research presented here
involves the collection of data from a large sample of Virginia
households in 2022 (n = 1,206). The data are analyzed to provide a partial test of routine activity theory to better understand fraud and theft via the Internet. The data provide a solid baseline for describing the extent of cyber victimization across the state. Bivariate and multivariate analyses (logistic regressions) show support for routine activity theory and provide important insights for future research. In particular, we find that certain routine Internet activities may better predict unique forms of cybervictimization than others and that length of time on the Internet is not a good indicator of exposure to motivated offenders. Further, protective guardianship mediates the effects of exposure to motivated offenders; thus, efforts to educate the public on best practices are needed. We conclude that to better assess cybercrime, victimization and engagement, better measurement and longitudinal panel data will be needed.

Organized Crime as Financial Crime

The New Technology of Financial Crime: New Crime Commission Technology, New Victims, New Offenders, and New Strategies for Prevention and Control. D. Rebovich and J.M. Byrne, eds. (Routledge), 2023

Organized crime is a financial crime because its objective is profit or other material gain. The ... more Organized crime is a financial crime because its objective is profit or other material gain. The provision of illicit goods and services dominates organized crime profit making. Sometimes an organized crime offense is directed at power or intimidation (in cases such as racketeering or extortion), but these actions are designed to ensure the survival and profitability of an ongoing criminal enterprise. Therefore, organized crime has important similarities to the white-collar forms of financial crimes. What has been lacking in organized crime research is a comparison of actual cases of organized crime (i.e., prosecutions and convictions) to determine the extent to which organized crime prosecutions correspond to the specific offenses being researched on organized crime. An entire calendar year of organized crime prosecutions and published research articles are examined to evaluate their similarities and differences. In addition, aspects of organized crime prosecutions reveal important similarities and differences from other forms of financial crime.

A Criminal Network Approach to Understanding & Measuring Trafficking in Human Beings

In: Savona, E.U., Stefanizzi, S. (eds.) Measuring Human Trafficking. Springer, 2007, 2007

Abstract Developing a rational and transparent method to estimate the extent of trafficking in h... more Abstract
Developing a rational and transparent method to estimate the extent of trafficking in human beings is fundamental to understanding the scope of the problem, changes in its occurrence, and its appropriate place on the agenda for law and policy attention. The problems of existing estimates of trafficking are examined, and reasons for the disjunction between these estimates and known cases reviewed. Three methods for understanding and measuring trafficking in human beings are assessed: (1) extrapolating the risk of trafficking from other known risks, (2) using known cases to estimate the universe, and (3) using a network model of human trafficking as an illicit enterprise which reacts to known and measurable pressures. The network approach focuses on understanding the criminal networks that organize to exploit victims, rather than on solely predicting victim counts. Examples of each of these methods are presented in terms of their strengths and limits, and a combined approach is proposed to produce the most accurate picture of human trafficking. It is shown that a good estimation model can be used to document the risk and extent of human trafficking as an illicit enterprise, trends in its occurrence, and the effectiveness of measures design to\break reduce it.

Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: What Do We Know and What Do We Do About It?

National Institute of Justice Research in Brief, 2007

The commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is sexual abuse of a minor for economic gai... more The commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) is sexual abuse of a minor for economic gain. It involves physical abuse, pornography, prostitution, and the smuggling of children for unlawful purposes. Although there have been efforts in recent years to better define CSEC, more needs to be done to publicize its existence and develop strategies to reduce its incidence. The number of known cases of CSEC is growing. Children are being kidnapped and sold into forced labor in the illegal sex industry. Some impoverished families are selling their children to traffickers in the hope of giving the children a better life. There are documented reports of children being held captive in basements and other slave-like conditions, where they are beaten, malnourished, threatened, and sexually exploited. In the United States, it is more common for children to be sexually exploited for monetary gain by family and
friends. Often, the cycle of exploitation begins when an adult family member or friend sexually abuses a minor child in their care. This can escalate to systematic sexual behavior involving multiple children, and to photographing or videotaping sexual abuse and distributing it through the Internet. The criminal justice system has a significant role to play in addressing commercial child sexual exploitation, especially in its more organized forms: serial victimization of multiple children; networks of adult exploiters; and the kidnapping, smuggling, and sale of children as commodities. As technology and communication become more advanced and global travel becomes easier, the effort to prevent CSEC must become more sophisticated.

Organized Crime: From the Mob to Transnational Organized Crime

From the Mob to Transnational Organized Crime, Seventh Edition, provides readers with a clear und... more From the Mob to Transnational Organized Crime, Seventh Edition, provides readers with a clear understanding of organized crime, including its definition and causes, how it is categorized under the law, models to explain its persistence, and the criminal justice response to organized crime, including investigation, prosecution, defense, and sentencing.

Professional Ethics in Criminal Justice: Being Ethical When No One is Looking

Pearson, 2024

The book provides a framework for analyzing ethical dilemmas in criminal justice, including law, ... more The book provides a framework for analyzing ethical dilemmas in criminal justice, including law, policing, courts and corrections.
To show how ethical decisions are made, the book examines three ethical schools of thought (virtue, formalism and utilitarianism) and and how each is applied. The book draws on current events and media to raise ethical questions and to give you practice with ethical thinking.
The 5th Edition offers 20 new thought-provoking critical thinking exercises, all based on actual cases, posing a range of new ethical scenarios to assess. With this expansion, there is ample opportunity to develop ethical-reasoning skills. There is also an instructor's manual.

Comparative Criminal Justice Systems, 5th edition

Comparative Criminal Justice Systems, 2014

COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS, 5e offers a comprehensive analysis as it compares the vario... more COMPARATIVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS, 5e offers a comprehensive analysis as it compares the various criminal justice systems throughout the world using six model countries: China, England, France, Germany, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. The text illustrates the different types of law and justice systems while exploring the historical, political, economic, social, and cultural influences on each system. This unique approach examines important aspects of each type of justice system-common law, civil law, socialist law, and sacred (Islamic) law-to give students a thorough understanding of the similarities and differences of each system without overloading them with too much information. The Fifth Edition includes the latest trends and issues in international juvenile justice, policing, and terrorism, including expanded coverage of such high-profile topics as human trafficking, Internet pornography, identity theft, transnational policing, and more.

Encyclopedia of Criminology & Criminal Justice (5 volumes)

Encyclopedia of Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2014

Comprising over 500 entries on the essential topics and informed by the latest theory and researc... more Comprising over 500 entries on the essential topics and informed by the latest theory and research, this innovative reference resource offers a state-of-the-art survey of the fields of criminology and criminal justice. It combines this breadth of coverage with the authority and international perspective of an experienced editorial team, creating a definitive reference resource for students, scholars, and professionals. COMPREHENSIVE: Offers wide-ranging coverage spanning 15 substantive areas within criminology and criminal justice, including criminal law, juvenile justice, education and professionalism, history of crime, and victimization AUTHORITATIVE: Edited by one of criminology's leading authorities, and peer reviewed by a team of 14 associate editors, all of whom are renowned in their fields ACCESSIBLE: Uniquely organized to allow easy searching and cross referencing by keyword, topic, or alphabetical order INTERNATIONAL: Brings together a global team of contributors from ten countries to offer a uniquely international perspective on topics such as transnational crime CUTTING-EDGE: Combines state-of-the-art coverage of developments in areas such as homeland security and forensic science, with the core topics within criminology and criminal justice INTERDISCIPLINARY: Draws on the very latest theory and research from a number of fields, including criminal justice, criminology, sociology, law, security studies, and the psychology of crime

Critical Thinking about Criminal Justice: Getting to the Truth of the Matter

Critical Thinking about Criminal Justice: Getting to the Truth of the Matter, 2019

Critical thinking has become the mantra of those looking to change the way education and learning... more Critical thinking has become the mantra of those looking to change the way education and learning occur. Rather than emphasizing the accumulation of facts, which still dominates education today at all levels, critical thinking emphasizes instead the ability to evaluate viewpoints, facts, and behaviors objectively, in order to assess the presentation of information-or methods of argumentation-to establish the true worth of an act or course of conduct. In essence, critical thinking is about discerning truth. Critical thinking provides the method to determine the truth by helping to separate deceptive use of information and arguments that mask false or misleading statements. This book has been designed for two broad purposes: to convey basic information about the nature of crime and the operation of the criminal justice system, while also giving students critical thinking tools to assess the arguments made about criminal justice issue by others every day. Whether one's ultimate goal is to become a criminal justice professional, or simply a more informed citizen, it is crucial that knowledge of criminal justice is more widely known, and that debates about crime and justice are filled with facts, rather than mere rhetoric. Critical thinking exercises, based on actual cases, appear at the end of every chapter in this book. In this way, students get practice in critical thinking by assessing the arguments of others, using a clear framework.

https://www.amazon.com/Critical-Thinking-about-Criminal-Justice/dp/1733300406

Transnational Organized Crime: An Overview of Six Continents

Transnational Organized Crime: An Overview of Six Continents, 2014

This unique text explores the expansive topic of transnational organized crime, incorporating exp... more This unique text explores the expansive topic of transnational organized crime, incorporating expert perspectives found throughout the world's six inhabited continents: North America, Central and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Editors Jay S. Albanese and Philip L. Reichel gather the knowledge and expertise of numerous authors, researchers, and practitioners in this field who are either native to each world region, have extensively travelled and worked there, or are recognized scholars for those regions. Through this text, readers will begin to understand the geographic, cultural, and regional similarities and differences underlying the common threat of transnational organized crime, as well as how to address the global expansion of organized crime today.

Racial Equity, COVID-19, and Public Policy: The Triple Pandemic

Racial Equity, COVID-19, and Public Policy: The Triple Pandemic (Routledge), 2023

Racial Equity, COVID-19, and Public Policy: The Triple Pandemic focuses on the health, economic, ... more Racial Equity, COVID-19, and Public Policy: The Triple Pandemic focuses on the health, economic, and justice impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on racial equity. The book does not simply document the problems made worse by the pandemic, but it provides historical context for issues that rose to the surface in new ways, the existing inequities revealed during COVID-19, as well as policy responses to those issues. The volume is distinguished in its focus on the implications for racial equity through an examination of both existing public policy and new ideas for change.
The chapters in this volume demonstrate the ways in which this period of American history and politics is unique, most notably in the convergence of major threats to public health, economic livelihood, and access to justice. This “triple pandemic” will be felt in the coming years and will continue to unfold, depending upon the adequacy of the contemporary response. This edited volume is designed to provide the reader with a thorough understanding of issues including policing, housing, business, disaster response, education, immigration, vaccine distribution, reentry of justice-involved individuals, and the responses to public protests—all with a unifying focus on racial inequities and social justice concerns that elevated these issues to broader public attention and political response. This coalescing emphasis on public policy as both a cause and effect to address these issues makes the book a unique contribution to the public policy literature. This book responds to audiences seeking a better understanding of the events that occurred, the conditions that set the stage for their eruption into wider public view, and what might be done to prevent social and racial inequities in the future.
https://www.routledge.com/Racial-Equity-COVID-19-and-Public-Policy-The-Triple-Pandemic/Harper-Anderson-Albanese-Gooden/p/book/9781032261782#

My Search for Meaning

McMaster Media Publishing, 2020

My Search for Meaning: A Professor, his Students, and 12 Great Conversations A book based on the... more My Search for Meaning: A Professor, his Students, and 12 Great Conversations

A book based on the conversations of a professor with his students, questioning not just the issues of today, but the timeless dilemmas we all ultimately face. The dialog expresses doubts, fears, and the insights provided by history into 12 fundamental questions of human existence.

The 12 questions discussed --- What is truth, good and evil, justice, liberty, equality, law, punishment, honor, friendship, relationships, happiness, and fate? --- form the basis for much of what we know about living together successfully in a complicated world.

This book is distinguished by combining both the philosophical basis for these timeless questions, while using conversations among a variety of different students to illustrate their relevance in contemporary life. If a person was to read only one book on the role of fundamental ideas in living and better life and in shaping a better society, this book provides poignant insights in an interesting and highly readable conversational format.

2-minute video describing the book’s contents: https://youtu.be/4UCCPkkoYws

The book is available on Amazon.com for $4.99 USD (ebook), and $9.99 USD (print).
https://www.amazon.com/My-Search-Meaning-Professor-Conversations/dp/057845212X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=my+search+for+meaning&qid=1609788682&s=books&sr=1-2

We Are Not as Ethical as We Think We Are

Book: We Are Not as Ethical as We Think We Are: Conversations about Low Visibility Decisions that Corrupt Government, Business and Ourselves, 2021

We Are Not as Ethical as We Think We Are Conversations about Low Visibility Decisions that Corrup... more We Are Not as Ethical as We Think We Are
Conversations about Low Visibility Decisions that Corrupt Government, Business and Ourselves
In six compelling chapters, this book recounts conversations between the author and his students to reveal answers to the most important questions of all: what is ethical, why doesn’t it occur more often, and how can we improve ethical conduct in our personal and public life?
Confronts our preoccupation with our personal happiness and success, in favor of concern for others. Our actions nearly always impact on others, so their interests should be at the center of our vision.
1-minute video describing book: https://youtu.be/8ptnUQcs41Q
Book is available on Amazon.com in print and ebook:
https://www.amazon.com/Are-Not-Ethical-Think-Conversations-ebook/dp/B08NCBDSJ8/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1609775330&sr=1-1

Book Review: Made Men - The Story of Goodfellas

Rutgers Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books, 2021

This is a book about a movie, Goodfellas, which might be the best movie ever made about organized... more This is a book about a movie, Goodfellas, which might be the best movie ever made about organized crime. The movie debuted in 1990, based on a 1985 book, Wiseguy, by Nicholas Pileggi, recounting the life of Henry Hill. The book appeared on the 30th anniversary of the movie's release.
https://clcjbooks.rutgers.edu/books/made-men-the-story-of-goodfellas/

Book Review: Running the Numbers: Race, Police, and the History of Urban Gambling (2020) by Matthew Vaz. University of Chicago Press.

Rutgers Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books, 2020

Book Review: Running the Numbers: Race, Police, and the History of Urban Gambling. by Matthew Vaz... more

Book Review: Handbook of Organised Crime and Politics (2019)

Rutgers Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books, 2020

Book Review: Albanese, Jay S. (2020). Handbook of Organised Crime and Politics. by Felia Allum ... more Book Review:

Albanese, Jay S. (2020). Handbook of Organised Crime and Politics. by Felia Allum and Stan Gilmour, ed., (2019). Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing, 505p.
Rutgers Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Books. (September). https://clcjbooks.rutgers.edu/books/handbook-of-organised-crime-and-politics/

Book Review: Mafia Life: Love, Death, and Money at The Heart of Organized Crime

Rutgers Criminal Law & Criminal Justice Books in Review, 2020

Mafia Life: Love, Death, and Money at the Heart of Organized Crime Author: Frederico Varese Publ... more Mafia Life: Love, Death, and Money at the Heart of Organized Crime

Author: Frederico Varese
Publisher: New York: Oxford University Press, 2018. 279p.
Reviewer: Jay S. Albanese | March 2020
Rutgers Criminal Law & Criminal Justice Books in Review
https://clcjbooks.rutgers.edu/books/mafia-life-love-death-and-money-at-the-heart-of-organized-crime/

Written by an author with decades of prior writing and research on organized crime, Mafia Life is designed to synthesize his work into an overarching narrative that links mafia groups of different times, sizes, and world regions into a common context for understanding.

The book’s narrative is just more than 200 pages and written in an unusual breakdown of topics. Divided into 9 chapters, the titles proceed from birth, work, management, money, love, self-image, politics, death, plus a concluding “post-mortem.” The narrative is written free of footnotes and citations, leaving the last 40 pages of the book for the author’s notes about the sources used

Book Review - The Vory: Russia's super Mafia (Yale University Press, 2018)

Choice, 2018

Galeotti has produced a well-written history of Russian organized criminals from the 18th centur... more

Book Review - Anticorruption in History: from Antiquity to the Modern Era (Oxford University Press, 2018)

Choice, 2018

Based on an Amsterdam conference on “the history of corruption in comparative perspective,” this ... more Based on an Amsterdam conference on “the history of corruption in comparative perspective,” this edited volume of 20 chapters combines qualitative historiographies from across Europe spanning multiple time periods dating from antiquity, the Middle Ages, early modernity, and modern times to contemporary history.

Book Review: American Exceptionalism in Crime and Punishment. (Oxford University Press, 2018.

Choice, 2018

American exceptionalism in crime and punishment, ed. by Kevin R. Reitz. Oxford, 2018). 565p. (CHO... more American exceptionalism in crime and punishment, ed. by Kevin R. Reitz. Oxford, 2018). 565p. (CHOICE, 2018)
Law professor Reitz (Univ. of Minnesota) has edited a volume of 11 lengthy papers plus an introduction on the US divergence from other Western nations in its high rates of violent crime combined with a punitive approach in the treatment of offenders.

Book Review: Double crossed: the Failure of Organized Crime Control. (University of Chicago Press, 2017)

Choice, 2018

Double crossed: the failure of organized crime control.by Michael Woodiwiss. Chicago, 2017. 286p.... more Double crossed: the failure of organized crime control.by Michael Woodiwiss. Chicago, 2017. 286p. (CHOICE, 2018)
Woodiwiss (Univ. of the West of England) offers a historian’s critical account of how governments and the business community (in the US, Italy, and the UK) have successfully depicted organized crime as a phenomenon separate from the “respectable classes.”

Book Review: Transnational Organised Crime in International Law. Oxford, UK: Hart Publishing by T. Obokata. International Criminal Justice Review, vol. 21 (2011).

Book Review: Transnational Organised Crime in International Law. Oxford, UK: Hart Publishing by T... more

Book Review: Global Injustice and Crime Control by W. Laverick. Policing and Society: An International Journal of Research and Policy, vol. 27 (2017).

Jay S. Albanese (2017) Global Injustice and Crime Control by W. Laverick. Policing and Society, ... more

Book Review - Albanese, Jay S. American Exceptionalism in Crime and Punishment, K.R. Reitz, ed. (Oxford University Press, 2018). In CHOICE, vol. 55, no. 12 (2018).

Book Review - Albanese, Jay S. American Exceptionalism in Crime and Punishment, K.R. Reitz, ed. (... more

Book Review - Double Crossed: the Failure of Organized Crime Control by Woodiwiss, Michael. (University of Chicago Press, 2017). CHOICE, vol. 55 (February 2018).

Book Review - Double Crossed: the Failure of Organized Crime Control by Woodiwiss, Michael. (Univ... more

Book Review: Schneider, S. (2017). Canadian Organized Crime. Toronto, Canada: Canadian Scholars. published in International Criminal Justice Review (2018).

Book Review: Schneider, S. (2017). Canadian Organized Crime. Toronto, Canada: Canadian Scholars.... more

ORGANIZED CRIME – WORLD PERSPECTIVES

by Mile Šikman and Jay Albanese

Organizovani kriminalitet – perspektive u svetu predstavqa svo-jevrsni zbornik radova, odnosno pe... more Organizovani kriminalitet – perspektive u svetu predstavqa svo-jevrsni zbornik radova, odnosno perspektiva i pristupa razumeva-wu fenomena organizovanog kriminaliteta u svetu. Naime, autori su po{li od ~iwenice da organizovani kriminalitet predstavqa temu koja izaziva brigu {irom sveta, pri ~emu priroda i delatnost organizovanog kriminaliteta nije precizno utvr|ena, te su u tom kontekstu projektovali nekoliko nacrtaistràivawa organizova-nog kriminaliteta u svetu, koji su prezentovani na Tre}em me|una-rodnom policijskom simpozijumu,odrànom u Japanu 1996. godine. 2 Na Simpozijumu su u~estvovali predstavnici 18 zemaqa, sa {est kontinenata, pri ~emu su razmatrane slede}e teme: koncept organi-zovanog kriminaliteta, priroda i {irewe organizovanog krimina-liteta, metode suprotstavqawa organizovanom kriminalitetu, sa komparativnim prikazom metoda borbe protiv organizovanog krimi-naliteta i druge teme. Narednih nekoliko godina autori su zajedno sa u~esnicima Simpozijuma radili na evaluaciji rezultata istra-`ivawa, {to zapravo predstavqa kostur ove kwige, koja je iza{la iz {tampe krajem 2003. godine. Kwiga je sistematizovana kroz {est poglavqa, sa ukupno 20 potce-lina, ukqu~uju}i uvodna i zakqu~na razmatrawa, na 482 stranice. Kwiga je pisana na jasan i razumqiv na~in, pregledno i modernim stilom pisawa, pri ~emu je svako poglavqe obra|eno na isti na~in, tako da obuhvata slede}esadràje: uvod, prirodu i {irewe organi-zovanog kriminaliteta (tipove kriminalne delatnosti, podru~je

Book Review - From Mafia to Organised Crime: A Comparative Analysis of Policing Models by Anna Sergi

Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice, 2017

Book Review: From Mafia to Organised Crime reports on research conducted in Italy, USA, UK, and A... more Book Review: From Mafia to Organised Crime reports on research conducted in Italy, USA, UK, and Australia on an analysis of policies and criminal law examining differences in policing models against organized crime in each country and internationally. The book endeavours to go beyond an analysis of criminal law, to examine how the law is implemented and enforced in practice. Sergi uses the term ‘policing’ not only to refer to the work of law enforcement, but also ‘policy-making and the drafting of criminal law as ultimate means of control’ (p.47). Her analysis assesses the impact of historical events, how organized crime is conceptualized in different locations, the nature of policing models in those countries, and how transnational instruments against organized crime impact these models.

Book Review: Global injustice and crime control

Book Review: Global injustice and crime control. In Policing and Society: An International Journa... more

Without Education People Do Not Realize that Small Acts Can Result in Larger Harms

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2017

Video: "Without Education People Do Not Realize that Small Acts can Result in Larger Harms." (20... more

Why Experience SHERLOC?

United Office on Drugs and Crime, 2020

A video PSA written and produced for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for the... more A video PSA written and produced for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for their new informational portal. SHERLOC is a knowledge management portal as a global research and teaching tool on organized crime cases, research, legislation, and treaties. The video is titled: “Why Experience SHERLOC?” and is posted at https://twitter.com/UNODC_SHERLOC/status/1248227806389178368