white collar crime

• how is white collar crime typically different?

  • non- violent
  • may not be obvious
  • often private
• examples?

  • money laundering
  • tax evasions
  • racial discrimination
• offenders?

  • accountants
  • lawyers
  • doctors
  • dentists
• victims?

  • employees- health and safety breaches
  • customers - poor quality products
  • society - dumping toxic waste
• awareness level?

  • low
  • often seen as invisible
  • rarely reported to media - high status and wealth means they can avoid prosecution
• criminal/deviant/both?

  • criminal as it breaks the law - not always seen as real crime
  • deviant as it reduces trust
• case study?

  Harold shipman
• who was harold shipman?

  • serial killer- killed old ladys
  • doctor
  • 284 victims
• what is white collar crime?

  Non-violent crimes committed by individuals or organizations in business or professional settings for financial gain.