Reading Assignment for Section 8.1: Emerging Trends in Crime
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 8.1: Emerging Trends in Crime.
What You Will Learn
In this section, you will learn about emerging crime trends in the digital age, including cybercrime and technology-driven crimes. You will discuss the impacts of these emerging crimes on individuals, businesses, and society. Additionally, you will explore how advancements in technology have led to new types of crime, such as deepfakes and cryptocurrency-related crimes. You will also learn about the growing concerns around environmental and wildlife crimes, as well as human trafficking. Finally, you will identify the evolution of financial crimes and economic fraud, highlighting examples and their impact.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 8.1
- SLO 1: Identify emerging crime trends in the digital age, such as cybercrime and technology-driven crimes.
- SLO 2: Discuss the impacts of these emerging crimes on individuals, businesses, and society.
- SLO 3: Describe how advancements in technology have led to new types of crime, like deepfakes and cryptocurrency-related crimes.
- SLO 4: Explain the growing concerns around environmental and wildlife crimes, as well as human trafficking.
- SLO 5: Identify the evolution of financial crimes and economic fraud, highlighting examples and their impact.
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