Discussion 1

Burglary and robbery are two very different things.

Search the web and find prevention strategies and suggestions for each crime. How can we

remain safe from being a victim?

Then, find a current event near where you live about a burglary or robbery.

 Describe the details of the event and any known outcome to the case.

 How did the crime occur? 

 How was the crime investigated?

 What evidence was provided?

 Please provide the link so that your fellow students can read about the crime.

Discussion 2: Crimes Against Children

Crimes against children are always one of the most difficult types of crime to investigate for the

investigator. One of the contemporary issues law enforcement faces is human trafficking where

kids are being used as a commodity.

 Explain important characteristics of child trafficking victims and who is most at-

risk.

 What do child trafficking criminals do with their victims?

 How does child trafficking happen? What are the signs of human trafficking?

 As an investigator what are some resources that are available to the child

trafficking victim?
 Pick a resource available for the child trafficking victim and discuss what they do

for the child trafficking victim.