Criminal Justice in Relation to Cyber-Crime 

Grace Hattler

11/10

Criminal justice has been around for hundreds of years, while cyber-crime is a relatively new concept. Despite them being different in nature, experts have been able to determine that there is a connection between the two. In able to better understand cybersecurity and cybercrime, this new development must be addressed. Obviously, with new developments in technology, is new developments in crime, where crime can take place only because of technology and the information that is stored. Cyber-crime can come in many different forms. The reading defines cyber-crime as “illegal acts involving cyber technologies that are in violation of the criminal law” (Payne, 2019). It is crucial for governments to respond to an increase in cyber-crime over the internet or computers with proper legislation in order to maintain social order. National criminal justice systems and criminology organizations are beginning to fully recognize the importance and significance of cybersecurity. In the reading, it discusses how cyber-crime, including but not limited to hacking, data breaches, etc. are the largest threat to financial organizations and businesses. In order to fight against this type of deviant behavior, new laws and regulations need to be put in place so cyber-criminals can be properly prosecuted under the law. Despite the growing concern, within respected criminology journals, “ results again show a lack of coverage given to the topic” (Payne, 2019). 

Work Cited

Payne, B. K., Hawkins, B., & Xin, C. (2018, November 3). Using Labeling Theory as a Guide to Examine the Patterns, Characteristics, and Sanctions Given to Cybercrimes. Retrieved November 10, 2019, from https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12103-018-9457-3.

Payne, B. K., & Hadzhidimova, L. (2019). Cyber Security and Criminal Justice Programs in the United … Retrieved November 10, 2019, from https://www.sascv.org/ijcjs/pdfs/Payne&HadzhidimovaVol13Issue2IJCJS.pdf.