communities that they serve, but some just falter, dissipate, and become history. There are many that are just great and are in things for the long haul. One such program is The Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program. This program is intended as an immunization against delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership (IIR, n.d.). The G.R.E.A.T. Program is so much more than that through. The program started with the Phoenix, Arizona Police Department, educators, and community…
this man, but someone from a rival gang. There’s no way killing random people would bring this man back. People learn to mistrust people by, “Past experience, incomplete information, differing values, stereotyping, misunderstandings, and many other factors all influence the way people in a dispute see and treat each other” (Littlejohn & Domenici,…
One of the causes of the involvement in drug trafficking between Mexico and the United States is the narco-culture in society. As the author of the article said most of the young people get involved in this crime because they see this Cartel leaders as heroes. They want to have all the money and power their have. The narco-lifestyles as it is called, is glamorized through narcocorridos (The narcocorrido is a musical composition that is notorious for its violent protagonists and powerful…
Behind the Gun Guns are very prevalent in the film, Miller’s Crossing, and the novel, Legs, by William Kennedy. Both of these works revolve around the prohibition era and the formulation of gangs and gangsters. It is obvious that these weapons symbolize the underworld, but there is more behind the gun itself. Guns can symbolize multiple ideas like power, dominance over someone, tough decisions, etc. They are also seen to be phallic symbols. Guns can be quite deadly when in the wrong hands, but…
In the movie Freedom Writers, released on January 5, 2007, many conflicts occur in Long Beach, California (“Freedom Writers”). Freedom Writers was directed by Richard LaGravenese. Erin Gruwell, played by Hilary Swank, is a new teacher to Woodrow Wilson Classical High School and is completely unprepared for the classroom (“Freedom Writers”). Hilary Swank adapts to the students and puts them first with all their problems in life. While trying to gain their respect, she tries to get the students…
Kind Officer Summary: One homeless man pulls a knife on a police officer and attacks him. The officer's response ended up amazing the world. Introduction: Jason Macek did not have an easy experience growing up. During his childhood, he was bounced around from one foster home to another. He never had a stable home or family to help him grow up. Now, Jason was 35 years old. Despite his age, he had nothing to show for his life. He had spent the last five years sleeping on the streets and…
In 1986, the owner of Canai Boy - Choo Tow Chun, a 9-years-old kid, who lived in a rural area with his family in Indonesia. They lived in poverty ever since his father passed away due to his drug addiction. In his village, people there just wanted to keep living until they died, but they didn't think big, except for Choo. Choo had a dream. He wanted to visit the city and start up his own business by using some of his technical skills, COOKING. He learnt how to cook from his mother who was the…
The unauthorized disclosure of personal data became a particularly widespread problem in Ecuador. Criminal gangs were sold personal information, including credit card information. No one notices these frequent crimes because of the relatively small monetary, until the local news shocked the public. There are electronic communication technologies, consist of five dimensions, social presence, media richness, asynchronicity, permanence, and spreadability. For the Launch Cable case, there are…
This has caused a drug territory war of sorts, and has led to violence. Modern day gangs continue to challenge and compete with the mafia. However, the mafia has been able to withstand many blows, and continues to be a long lasting presence in the United States. They still play visible role in the drug industry, and continue to profit…
In Budjette Tan and KaJo Baldisimo's "Trese: Murder on Balete Drive," Alexandra Trese investigated some supernatural crimes that occurred in parts of Metro Manila, caused by different supernatural beings. In the society that Ms. Trese interacts, different facets of cultures, dominantly the set of norms, existed. This paper will trace and will analyze the development of cultures in the mentioned society and how it played its part on shaping the contemporary society. Assertion on the Existence of…