A shocking event that causes public embarrassment
Scandal
Taking something that does not belong to you (starts with T)
Theft
A member of a criminal group or gang
Mobster
Someone who sees a crime happen
Witness
The punishment given by a court that someone must serve out and complete to be free or released
Sentence
Trying to influence the decisions of politicians
Lobbying
Attacking someone in public to steal from them (starts with M)
Mugging
A group that controls illegal trade, such as drugs
Cartel
Scientific methods used to solve crimes
Forensics
When a prisoner is released early under supervision
Parole
Giving jobs or advantages to family members
Nepotism
Breaking into a building to steal things (starts with B)
Burglary
Illegal buying and selling of goods
Black Market
The killing of one person by another
Homicide/murder
Committing a crime again after being punished
Recidivism
Giving money to get someone to do something illegal or unfair
Bribery
Forcing someone to give you money using threats (starts with E)
Extortion
Hiding the illegal origin of money
Money Laundering
Illegal buying or selling of people or goods
Trafficking
A system that helps offenders repair harm done to victims
Restorative Justice
Actions meant to stop dishonest or illegal behavior in government
Anti-Corruption
Organizing illegal business activities (starts with R)
Racketeering
A violent fight between gangs over territory
Turf War
The secret world of organized criminals
Underworld
Helping someone return to normal life after prison
Reintegration