Abstract
The second section begins with an introduction to special topics in the field of international criminology that includes literature on the United Nations, The International Criminal Court, identity crime, safety in cyberspace, trafficking in humans, antiquities, and 'conflict diamonds'. The text begins to fill gaps surrounding technological advancements by examining the background of emerging crime trends related to cyber crime, discussing an extensive literature and providing future research questions and references for students to expand the framework as they progress.