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been mentioned previously. Because of VAWA 2013, Indian tribes are now able to, “exercise their sovereign power to investigate, prosecute, convict, and sentence both Indians and non-Indians who assault Indian spouses or dating partners” (United States Department of Justice). This type of inclusion underpins the notion of equality by conveying that all women regardless of race, culture, tribes, have an equal right to safety. Additionally, VAWA 2013 makes a provision for women who are immigrants…

Anti-Police movement in the USA About 1.2 million law enforcement agents in the United States are good citizens who risk their lives to protect and to serve the innocent. But with high tech now capturing dubious incidents caused by unprofessional acts of very few Police Officers, it is easier for some people to stablish an argument and in many cases, easier to distortion the truths and condemn the entire Law Enforcement community. Police Officers are citizen in the service of their country with…

During the Cold War, relations with the Soviet Union and the United States were tight. Though allies of World War II, both held a grudge against each other. Joseph R. Mccarthy, the Senator of Wisconsin dedicated years in uncovering communist spies living in the United States, adding to the hysteria of the Red Scare (Joseph R. Mccarthy). Arthur Miller wrote “The Crucible”. “The Crucible” tells about the mass hysteria in Salem, Massachusetts when the accusations of so-called witches surfaced,…

breaking these statistics down into subpopulations at a state level. According to this data, English Language Learner (ELL) students, which are a part of the bilingual education programs in the state of Texas are dropping out at rates of 23 to 30 percent. This data clearly indicates that ELL students are not achieving academic…

they came home they hadn’t gotten compensated for their sickness (Hochgesang, Lawyer, Stevenson). Due to the soldiers not getting compensated the veterans from Vietnam had been upset, and felt worthless from the government and citizens of the United States. After soldiers in Vietnam had the opportunity to go home, they had to ride the plane by themselves, dodging the opportunity to share their experiences with others that would understand. This lack of support was a huge factor in the…

According to Alex Swoyer, Author of More than one in ten Syrian refugees have ‘positive’ view of Islamic State. “85% of Arabs across the Middle East have a negative view of ISIS, while 11% see them positively.”(Swoyer). Although this number may seem huge, Swoyer deeply wants people to consider otherwise. The percentages in the chart had numbers in contrast for if the Syrians have a positive view on ISIS, The highest percentage of positive views were 24%. People with a positive view on ISIS most…

National Prevention Council Anna Kate Beam University of West Georgia National Prevention Council The Affordable Care Act created the National Prevention Council, which the United States uses to develop a strategy that provides a plan for prevention, wellness, and health promotion (National Prevention Council, 2011). The National Prevention Council is under the direction of the Surgeon General and composed of multiple national leaders and health care professionals. The…

The United States classifies our hierarchical class structure by the income brackets individuals reside in. These brackets rank the poorest poor to the most elite. The basis of the levels is on income, wealth, education, and occupation. The sections of a pyramid sort the classes into their group, with the majority of the population concentrated towards the lower levels. Political and economic power is fixated in the smallest socioeconomic bracket occupied by America’s wealthiest and most…

Online Legal Dictionary terrorism is any activity that involves an act that is dangerous to human life or potentially destructive of critical infrastructure or key resources; is a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State or other subdivision of the United States; appears to be intended to intimidate or coerce…

Eagle Pass, Texas. I am a graduate of San Benito High School, Class of 1994, a graduate of The University of Texas at Brownsville, Class of 1997, and a graduate from Angelo State University, Class of 2015. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Police Administration and a Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies from Angelo State University. During my time obtaining my Master’s degree I have conducted research, completed projects,…