Gangs in the United States

Sadat Cano Arizona State University Unique Gang In the United States CJS 468 1/2/2015 What makes the gangs in the United States unique is that gang members in the United States are more likely to get arrested for drug and alcohol related crimes than non-gang members. In cities of the United States almost all report gang activity “86% percent of the United States report gang activity.”(Donnelley, 2014). This means that for every city, an average “¾ of the population report” (Donnelley, 2014) gang activity. In comparison to other countries around the world, the United States reported “33,000 violent street, motorcycle, and prison gang activity in the U.S."(Donnelley, 2014). There are estimated to be more than 1.4 million gang…

Gang violence is a serious problem that harms communities and addressing its root causes requires collaboration and practice strategies from law enforcement, social services, and community members. Gang violence is a serious issue that involves criminal activities and conflicts between rival groups. Gang violence can result in violence, drug trafficking, and other criminal activities that harm communities and individuals. It is often fueled by factors such as poverty, lack of opportunities, and…

Gang violence in the United States is increasing and becoming more widespread throughout virtually leaving no part of the country unaffected by its cruel and brutal wrath. According to FBI reports there are some 33,000 violent street gangs including motorcycle gangs and prison gangs with about 1.4 million total members who are criminally active today. These gangs are well organized; sophisticated and use violence to assert control. It is almost hard to believe that despite all of the studies…

In the United States there has been an outbreak of gang activities. The influx of gang activity has made living in urban areas more dangerous than ever. One gang that is helping to fuel gang activity is the Trinitarios, a Dominican/Caribbean gang. This gang is tied closely with the Dominican Republic in both history and symbols. The Trinitarios are one of the most violent gangs in New York State because of their use unconventional weapons and the way they transport drugs. Despite their unusual…

Barrio Azteca: The Rise of a Violent Prison Gang and If They Are Still Powerful Today Introduction The Barrio Azteca is a prison gang that originated from the Texas prison system that rose to prominence in the 1990s when it became known as one of the most violent gangs in the El Paso/ Ciudad Juarez area. In this paper I will discuss how the Justice Department categorizes gangs and organizations, putting emphasis on prison gangs, how these organizations are formed and interact with one another.…

Gangs often differ significantly from one another based on membership requirements structure , and the ages and ethnicity of the members . As of september 2009 , more than 148.000 documented gangs members were incarcerated in federal facilities . Although gangs have a presence in communities all over the world , the National gang center says that the three cities with most gang action is Los Angeles , Chicago , New York . Gangbangers communicate with each other by sending text messages…

Many affects are rising with the increase of gang numbers. However, many people think “gangs” gets a bad press. Good amounts of people agree that gangs are a crucial part of growing up, with a positive and older role model in position. Author Casper Walsh says gangs are good for society and can increase wealth in the economy with a responsible and wise elder. Even though gangs are profitable, gang lifestyles are very brutal and violent because mafias create problems for problems for society and…

In the United States, gang activity is a major issue in many communities. Gangs such as the Bloods, Crips, Latin Kings and MS-13 inhabit cities all across the country. Usually using graffiti to “tag” their turf, these gangs use violence, drug distribution, prostitution and various forms of smuggling and trafficking to intimidate citizens and expand their criminal organizations daily. Members usually wear specific clothing, colors and even tattoos to represent their affiliation with their…

of Phoenix, Arizona was experiencing an increase in gang activity among their youth. Adolescents were engaging in illicit activities such a drug dealing, which often caused issue with other gangs and led to violence. The Phoenix Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) created a program in order to prevent future youth from joining gangs. The program was part of ATF’s Project Outreach and it received funding from the federal government. In addition, the…

Honduras: Understanding Gang Proliferation it talks about how Honduras has a high homicide rate due to its organized gangs. (Ratcliff, 2015)Honduras has the unfortunate title and nickname “murder capital of the world” and for good reason. (Ratcliff, 2015)Honduras homicide rate in 2011 was 86 per 100,000 and has approximately 36,000 active gang members.(Ratcliff, 2015) The gang members are made up of 98 percent of 12 to 25 year of age. (Ratcliff, 2015)The nation’s communities are intimidated and…