ASSIGNMENT

For this paper, you will choose a specific type of crime (such as identity theft, domestic violence, rape, sexual harassment, etc.). You will then investigate (a) who are the victims of this crime, (b) how prevalent is this crime, (c) what are the causes of this crime, (d) in what ways do victims contribute to the crime, (e) methods of prevention, (f) resources available to assist victims of this crime, and (g) the student’s opinion of any needed changes in resources, laws, sentencing, etc. related to this crime.

Be sure that you turn in your topic for approval in Week One. If your topic has not been approved prior to you turning in your final paper, there will be a five-point deduction off of the final paper.