Los Angeles County

Another thought that I have been considering is continuing my education by pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW). There are several Universities that I have been considering. If I were to apply, I will apply to USC, UCLA and Cal State University Los Angeles. It is very possible for me to continue my education to get an MSW because there are different options available such as the…

Introduction As social workers play an important role in society in order to meet the needs of those with problems, it is the social worker that intervenes in order to better their everyday lives. When a social worker is placed to better the lives of others knowing the ways of living, culture, and their communities becomes a viral part in addressing the problems in order to get solutions. As social workers reach out to the people and explore their customs of living can help acclimate to the…

activity. In America, there has been a rapid increase in gang violence and gang related activity which affects the countries major cities. While larger cities and suburban counties expectedly report higher numbers of gangs, there is also considerable variation within each area type. Larger cities such as Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, and Chicago remain the primary locations of gangs, accounting for roughly two-thirds nationwide. Gang violence in Chicago has gotten worse and worse…

affect the use of public space by standardizing who, when and where protests, art and many other social activities can occur. Visiting Broadway and Whittier Blvd. in Los Angeles gave me a broader view of how this urban space has been used to illustrate important events of Chicano community members. On my commute to downtown Los Angeles I experienced different emotions and visuals that defined the entrance into this urban space. From the moment I entered I noticed the heavy traffic that had to…

California California has lots of beaches and fun boardwalks to walk down. It is a great place to vacation or live. It is a tourist destination making it very packed full of people in most cities. According to Don DeLillo “California deserves whatever it gets. Californians invented the concept of lifestyle. This alone warrants their doom.” This quote pretty much sums up California. Some even consider California a lifestyle, because of the adventure you’ll find, and the dreams you deem impossible…

of discrimination from the White Americans. The bad economy and prejudice from the law enforcement fueled these new generation with a kind of hatred they can act upon. This was a recipe that would eventually lead to huge riot in the middle of Los Angeles County in the city of Watts. The documentary described the city of South Central as a black community as a safe environment whereas today, it is known as a city to avoid at a cost because it is so dangerous. The documentary started off by…

Are civil gang injunctions an effective deterrent? Gangs have been in existence as long as Law has been, dating as far back as the 1500’s, when Shakespeare wrote about "gangs" of sailors. Then in the 1600 's- 1900 's with the Chinese triads, the Italian mafia, and the KKK. . (Gangs before thrasher) the glorification of Jesse James, and Capone kind of set the stage for the gangs of today. Poverty, lack of parental involvement, and the "need" to feel important, combined with the promises of…

children banned together and MS-13 was born. They operate like a white collar crime gang regarding using business and smarts to make money. It offers employment to young gang members. The Gang has a hierarchy and there is an initiation (or hazing) into the gang which typically involves being “jumped” or beaten by other gang members before they can become a member. They also must shoot someone to earn the respect of the other gang members and to be given their stripes. The elders educate the…

officer could keep a gang member in place by using words. I always thought any officer could just beat it out of them or use some type of threat that will eventually backfire onto the officer. My friend’s aunt, who is now a homicide detective for Los Angeles, has been a probation officer as well. For her experience, to get information or some sort she basically had to use physical force to hear what she wanted. Of course that didn 't end to well, but to hear using word’s meaning just talking to…

can include their family members, neighborhood, and all individuals that they associate with. Take for example Ronnie from the book by Jorja Leap it states,” Ronny’s role models are gangbangers. His family is a hood. His mentors are older homies in county jail” (102). Ronnie and other gang members like him do not just associate gangs with violence, or drugs, but as a group of like-minded individuals who deal with the same issue, and belong to the same community. We have in class mentioned that a…