Essential Reading: Chapter 1 (Introduction) Demmer, H.R., and Albanese, IS.. (2012). Comparative Criminal Justice Systems (5th ed.) Supplied PDF document – Chapter 2 from Pekes, F (2010) Comparative Criminal Justice Cellompton: Widen
Having read both the required chapters and any other external material you believe may be useful, write a short essay of 700 words (♦/- 10%) covering the following two topics,
1. The USA is a large world superpower and according to State Department figures two thirds of Americans do not hold a passport and therefore do not travel outside US borders. Drawing from, and critically analyzing this week’s reading material, discuss whether you feel there is any benefit for the United States in learning about, and understanding, criminal justice systems in other countries of the World
2. Explain your understanding of the terms “transnational crime and” international crime, (offering examples of each)