1.Examine the field and subareas of criminology. Explain what criminologists do, the major issues involved, and the impact their work has on society.

2.Discuss the two key elements of a crime, including examples to illustrate each element.

3.The General Social SurveyVictimization Survey (GSSVS) is the current method of assessing victimization in Canada. The survey may, however, suffer from some methodological problems. Discuss these problems.

4.The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) was enacted on April l, 2003, to combat youth crime in Canada. Discuss Canada's history of dealing with young offenders and the reasons for the recent changes. Discuss the strengths and drawbacks of the Act.

5.The text includes a discussion of many alternative crime measures that may be used to supplement primary sources of crime data. Identify and describe three of these sources.

6.The suffering endured by crime victims does not end when their attacker leaves the scene of the crime. Consider the potential for revictimization by the criminal justice system and the possible related consequences for society and the victim(s).

7.What role do race and ethnicity have in relation to crime and victimization? Use examples from the text to illustrate the unique circumstances that might apply to visible minorities and new Canadians. How might their experiences differ from to the experiences of other Canadians in similar circumstances? Why might these types of information be difficult for researchers to collect and/or publish?

8.Compare and contrast the lifestyle, deviant place, and routine activities theories of criminal victimization.