1. Explain the American experience with crime during the last half century. What noteworthy criminal incidents or activities occurred during that time, and what social and economic conditions might have led to them? Could they have been prevented? Why or why not? Where do you see crime heading in the future?
2. Explain multiculturalism and social diversity. What impact do they have on the practice of criminal justice in contemporary American society?
3. Discuss the special categories of crime such as crime against women, stalking, cyber stalking, crime against the elderly, hate crimes, corporate and white-collar crime, organized crime, gun crime, drug crime, high-technology and computer crime, and terrorism.
4. Describe the history of the National Crime Victimization Survey. What do data from the NCVS say about crime in the United States today?