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Chapter 1: Introduction & Overview of White Collar Crime: A Systems Perspective
Chapter 2: Understanding White-Collar Crime: Definitions, Extent, and Consequences
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- FBI: White Collar Crime
This webpage is part of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's website and offers a broad overview of white-collar crime, as well as descriptions of current FBI programs intended to reduce white-collar crime.
- The Measurement of White Collar Crime Using the UCR
This report written by Cynthia Barnett details how the Federal Bureau of Investigation measures the extent of white-collar crimes through the Uniform Crime Report and the National Incident Based Reporting System.
- National White Collar Crime Center
This website is the official link of the National White Collar Crime Center which serves as a support system for investigative authorities charged with investigating and prosecuting white-collar crimes.
Chapter 3: Crimes in Sales-Related Occupations: A Systems Perspective
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- Preventing Employee Theft
This 13:12 minute clip discusses measures that can be taken to prevent and reduce employee theft.
- Auto Repair Fraud
This CBS news video examines the link between faulty auto repairs and repair shops ties to insurance companies.
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- Stop Retail Crime
This is the official website of the Coalition against Organized Retail Crime and contains information on the current state of retail crime, as well as case studies and links to news articles.
- National Retail Federation
This website is the official site of the National Retail Federation with a wealth of information on crimes that occur within the retail sector. This site contains a link to the Organized Retail Crime Survey report, which provides a snapshot of the effects of retail crime on the retail industry.
- Insurance Fraud
This website contains a wealth of information on insurance fraud including definitions, as well as facts about the extent and consequences of this form of white-collar crime.
- Loss Prevention Magazine
This site is a resource for loss prevention professional and provides information on the latest issues in the world of loss prevention, as well as training and education materials.
Chapter 4: Crimes in the Health Care System
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- American Greed: Medical Scams
A second half of this episode of CNBC's show American Greed investigates Dr. Mikos, a podiatrist that defrauded Medicare.
- Deadly RX for Greed
This episode of American Greed examines a pharmacist in Kansas City that diluted cancer medications.
- Skin Doctor Takes His Cut
This episode of American Greed covers the case of dermatologist Michael Rosin who is accused of performing unnecessary skin surgeries on elderly patients.
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- National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association
This website provides an overview of health care fraud and contains numerous resources intended to aid in preventing, detecting, and reporting health care fraud.
- Stop Medicare Fraud
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services in conjunction with the Department of Justice created this website. The site is specifically devoted to creating awareness about Medicare fraud and provides information about prevention efforts.
- Health Care and Abuse Control Program Report
This annual report is compiled by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice. It details the efforts of the Health Care and Abuse Control Program in their pursuit to prevent and prosecute health care fraud.
Chapter 5: Crime in Systems of Social Control: White-Collar Crime in Criminal Justice, Political, and Religious systems
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- Preying on Faith
In this episode of American Greed CNBC covers the story of a pastor that scams his congregation out of $10 million.
- Prosecutorial Misconduct
In this 6:35 minute clip, Anderson Cooper reviews the findings of a study on prosecutorial misconduct in California.
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- Information on Drug Related Police Corruption
This report, written for the U.S. General Accounting Office, details the nature and extent of police corruption as it relates to drug trafficking and presents recommendations for the prevention and detection of this type of corruption.
- Preventable Error
This report describes the results of a quantitative study of the extent and consequences of prosecutorial misconduct in California from 1997 to 2009.
- State Crime
This website is the official website of the International State Crime Initiative and describes what exactly state crime is, as well as provides examples of the various acts that are encompassed by this broad term.
Chapter 6: Crimes in the Educational System
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- Yale University's Sexual Harassment Policy
This webpage contains the official sexual harassment policy of Yale University and describes what types of behaviors are recognized by this prestigious university as sexual harassment.
- Drawing the Line: Sexual Harassment on Campus
This report written by Catherine Hill and Elena Silva examines the prevalence and nature of sexual harassment on college campuses, including information on sexual harassment by faculty members. Additionally, the report presents data from victims about the effects of sexual harassment, as well as what barriers exist to reporting sexual harassment on campuses.
- Plagiarism
This website defines what plagiarism is, identifies common types of plagiarism, provides tips on how to avoid plagiarizing, and offers information on the appropriate citation of sources.
- A Recent Plagiarism Case
This is a link to an article found in The Chronicle of Higher Education which details the resignation of Dr. Marc Hauser from Harvard University due to a plagiarism scandal.
Chapter 7: Crime in the Economic and Technological Systems
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- The Madoff Mystery: The Ponzi Scheme
This Investigation Discovery video examines the crime committed by Bernie Madoff and describes in detail the inner workings of a Ponzi scheme.
- What is Insider Trading?
In this clip Tim Bennett of MoneyWeek provides a detailed description of insider trading.
- Martha Stewart
In this segment of ABC's Nightline, Ted Koppel reports on the indictment of Martha Stewart for insider trading.
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- Cyber Crime
This is a link to the FBI's webpage dedicated to cyber crime. The page contains information concerning common cyber scams, efforts to fight cyber crime, and other related resources.
- Fighting Back Against Identity Theft
This site is through the Federal Trade Commission and is an excellent resource for victims of identity theft, as well as law enforcement officials, the military, and businesses.
- Insider Trading
This webpage is part of the Library of Economics and Liberty. It provides an in-depth description of insider trading while providing specific case examples.
- Pyramid Schemes
This webpage presents a statement prepared by Debra Valentine on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission concerning pyramid schemes. The page explains how pyramid schemes work and how these schemes affect banking.
Chapter 8: Crimes in the Housing System
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- Mortgage Fraud Blog
This blog contains news articles and information on current events related to mortgage and real estate fraud.
- Mortgage Fraud
This webpage is part of the larger FBI website and gives specific information about prevalent mortgage fraud scams along with current events related to mortgage fraud and prevention advice.
- Slumlords
This blog provides examples of slumlord activity occurring in Baltimore.
Chapter 9: Crimes by the Corporate System
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- Inside the WorldCom Scam
This episode of American Greed provides an in-depth look at the WorldCom scandal.
- Daily Products May Be Harmful
In this brief 3:64 clip, Wyatt Andrews of CBS reports on the findings of elevated levels of harmful flame retardant chemicals in products like car seats and furniture.
- A Win for Wal-Mart
In this CBS News clip, Jan Crawford discusses the recent Supreme Court judgment denying a class action lawsuit alleging gender discrimination committed by the Wal-Mart Corporation.
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- United States Department of Justice
This website is the USDOJ's Anti-trust division's official website and includes summaries of current cases along with descriptions of the USDOJ's efforts to combat anti-trust violations.
- National Labor Relations Board
This site is the official website of National Labor Relations Board, a federal agency who among other duties is charged with investigating unfair labor practices. The site consists of links to ongoing cases, guidelines for reporting unfair practices, and other content related to the National Labor Relations Act.
- OSHA
This is a link to the official website of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, an agency charged with ensuring safe working conditions.
Chapter 10: Environmental Crime
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- EPA
This is the official website of the Environmental Protection Agency. This site consists of various forms of information including relevant laws and regulations, as well as pertinent environmental issues.
- Environmental Crime
This webpage is part of the greater Interpol website and is dedicated to a discussion of Interpol's efforts to reduce environmental crime, as well as thorough descriptions of various forms of environmental crime.
- Environmental Crime Blog
This blog is comprised of up to date news about current legal issues surrounding environmental crime.
Chapter 11: Explaining White-Collar Crime
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- Reducing the Risk of White Collar Crime
In this video, a former federal prosecutor, Hank Shea, is interviewed about white-collar offending and discusses the causes of white-collar crime.
- Confessions of a Con Man
The second half of this episode of American Greed delves into the exploits of Eric Stein through in-depth interviews where Stein discusses what led him to the life of a con man.
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- General Strain Theory
This webpage, maintained by Florida State University, provides an overview of general strain theory and the theory's development.
- Neutralization Theory
This webpage, maintained by Florida State University, outlines Sykes and Matza's theory of neutralization and traces its theoretical development.
- The Criminology of White Collar Crime
This webpage provides the transcript of Dr. Tom O'Connor's lecture on white-collar crime and includes a discussion of various criminological explanations of this unique form of offending.
Chapter 12: Policing White Collar Crime
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- Financial Crime Enforcement Network
This website is the official website of the U.S. Department of Treasury's Financial Crime Enforcement Network. The website includes a wide array of information pertaining to a variety of financial crimes, applicable laws, and law enforcement.
- Internet Crime Complaint Center
This site is the official channel for filing a criminal complaint originating from cyber-crime. It also provides helpful hints for avoiding this form of victimization.
- Federal Trade Commission
This is the official site of the Federal Trade Commission which is in charge of protecting consumer interests. The FTC's website consists of a diverse collection of information concerning the FTC's official duties, as well as links to consumer resources.
- U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
This is the official website of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission which is in charge of ensuring investor interests and regulating the market. The website contains numerous resources and information concerning market regulation.
Chapter 13: Judicial Proceedings and White-Collar Crime
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- Bernie Madoff's Sentencing
In this CBS News clip, Andrew Cohen discusses the sentencing possibilities for Madoff and examines the various factors that influence the judge's decision in these types of cases.
- Rajaratnam: Guilty on All Charges
In this CBS News video, the news team discusses the judge's findings in the Rajaratnam insider trading case and the potential impacts of the guilty verdict.
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- Famous White Collar Criminals
This webpage, developed by Investigation Discovery, discusses the top five white collar criminals and then examines the types of punishments imposed upon these offenders.
- The Criminal Trial
This webpage outlines the American criminal trial process, as well asdiscusses the different phases of the criminal trial.
- The Civil Trial
This webpage outlines the American civil trial process and describes the various stages in this process.
Chapter 14: The Corrections Subsystem & White Collar Crime
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- White Collar Crime Consultants
In this edition of CBS News, Richard Schlesinger examines a trend for white-collar criminals, high paid prison consultants who provide white-collar inmates advice on serving time in prison.
- Jennifer Wilcov: Former Inmate
After a brief discussion of Madoff's bail appeal, this video clip turns to an interview with Jennifer Wilcov about her experiences in Rikers Island after being convicted of a white collar offense.
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- Types of Prisons
This webpage created by the Bureau of Prisons describes the various types of correctional institutions at the federal level.
- Civil Bench & Jury Trials in State Courts, 2005
This Bureau of Justice Report compiled by Lynn Langton and Thomas Cohen contains the full information used to compile table 2 and 3 in this chapter.
- Prison News Blog
This blog contains information about current prison news and this particular entry, by Michael Santos who is an inmate, presents a commentary on the sentences for white-collar offenders as compared to those of “street” offenders.
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