83120 - Mafia and Processes of Victimization

Learning outcomes

The training goal is to provide interpretative and analysis tools to understand the differences between Cosa nostra, ‘Ndrangheta, and Camorra.

Course contents

The study program is divided into 4 sections:

1. interaction between the criminal and his victim, victimology;

2. organized crime in Italy:  Cosa Nostra, 'Ndrangheta, Camorra, Sacra Corona Unita;

3. italian legislation: 416bis of penal code, anti-mafia law, the protection of witnesses and collaborators with justice

4. victim of organized crime

 

 

Readings/Bibliography

Sicurella S., Da quel giorno mia madre ha smesso di cantare. Storie di mafia, Giappichelli, Torino, 2017.

Ciconte E., Forgione F., Sales I., Atlante delle mafie. Storia, economia, società, cultura (volume quarto), Rubettino, Soveria Mannelli, 2016.

Teaching methods

Lessons and class discussion

Assessment methods

The final exam aims to verify the achievement of the main goals.

Office hours

See the website of Sandra Sicurella