We warmly invite you to a workshop led by Prof. Chris Eskridge from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The meeting will take place from 9:30 to 11:00 in Room 314. The lecture will explore the rise and decline of traditional Mafiastyle organized crime in the United States and examines the new criminal groups that have emerged in today’s complex and rapidly evolving criminal landscape. The lecture provides an overview of the key actors shaping contemporary organized crime in the U.S., including:
Following the lecture, participants will take part in a practical workshop. Students will work in three groups, each analyzing a realworld case study supported by targeted discussion questions:
Group 1 – The Expansion of the Sinaloa Cartel in the U.S.
Topics: cooperation with local groups; vulnerabilities of small communities; priorities of local authorities.
Group 2 – The International Expansion of MS13
Topics: youth recruitment; globalization; the role of prevention and social policy.
Group 3 – From the American Mafia to Modern Criminal Networks
Topics: differences between traditional and contemporary organized crime; lawenforcement adaptation.
Participants who are accepted into the workshop will receive preparatory learning materials before the session.
After the group discussions, there will be a 5–10 minute general discussion session, during which each group will share its key points.
Participants will receive certificates of completion!
Registration is required and must be submitted via the online registration form.
The number of places is limited!
Registrations will be accepted until 13 April.
The event will be conducted in English.
Organizers: Department of Criminal Law and Criminology, Faculty of Law, University of Białystok; International Center for Criminological Research and Expertise; Student Research Group of Criminal Law and Criminology.
