...RUNNING HEAD: Gang Violence in our Schools Gang Violence in our Schools Tonya Upton ENGL 103-1403A-29 Professor Lisa Reason CTU Online August 5, 2014 Gang violence in our schools has become a national epidemic. Every day we send our children to school expecting for them to have a safe learning environment. Sadly in this day and age that is not so. “Today’s gangs are more violent, their activities are more widespread and they are more entrenched within communities” (Cahill, 2010). Gang violence in our schools not only affects our children but also our community. With gang violence on the rise more extreme measures must be taken to combat this important issue. Gang violence has become so common in our schools that by some standards it has become socially acceptable by our youth. Peer pressure has been an influence on our society since the beginning of time. In today’s world it’s more present than ever. Our children see violence in the world around them on a daily basis, so why should it be strange for them to see it in their schools environment? It’s what all the cool and popular kids are doing. It makes them part of a group and they are not alone anymore. They now have friends who like them and make them feel accepted. Getting good grades and following the rules are not as important to them as their new friends are. By succumbing to their peer’s pressure of joining a gang or group they may feel that they are a part of extended family. This would be...
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...Republic of the Philippines UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHEASTERN PHILIPPINES COLLEGE OF GOVERNANCE AND BUSINESS B.O. Obrero, Davao City EXPLORATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS ON GANGSTERISM _________________________ In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for the Subject Data Analysis for Administrators _________________________ SHERWIN S. FORTUGALIZA September 2015 A total of two hundred sixty three (263) secondary students of Davao City National High School from different grade levels and programs were chosen as respondents to answer the questionnaire on gangsterism. The total number of respondents satisfied the requirement of 10 is to 1 subject-item ratio of Nunnally (1978). Measures of Sampling Adequacy and Sphericity KMO and Bartlett's Test Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Measure of Sampling Adequacy. .756 Bartlett's Test of Sphericity Approx. Chi-Square 1191.498 df 190 Sig. .000 Based from the result, A KMO of .756 which is near 1 signifies a pattern for correlations that are relatively compact which provide reliable factors. In general, a KMO coefficient must be greater than 0.50. Literatures indicate that KMO values between 0.5 to 0.7 were mediocre; values between 0.7 to 0.8 were considered good; and values between 0.8 to 0.9 were great; while values above 0.93 were deemed superb, with the latter suggestive of strong confidence that factor analysis fit for the data (Tamayo, 2012). Moreover, Bartletts Test of Sphericity of...
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...frustrating and undesirable social environments” (University of Phoenix, 2016, para.). Cultural conflict theory is “which suggests that the root cause of criminality can be found in a clash of values between differently socialized groups over what is acceptable or proper behavior.” (University of Phoenix, 2016, para.). Within this essay I will examine the structure that influences the prisoners to commit more crime within the prison. Video Support: While watching the video Pelican Bay State Prison: War Zone, there was several things within the video that supports social structure theory. The video supported crime evolving from a social structure theory. Within the video it stated that Pelican Bay State prison is known for the thousands of gang leaders that want to be there mostly for more recognition. One guy stated...
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...there parents who diversify their efforts to the right path. Over the years a constant delinquency has been witnessed through Colleen. The classic delinquent action at this age is running away from home. Poverty, delinquency, passing away of the parents, abusive home, feeblemindedness, and poverty are several reasons why a child may run away from home (Brown, 1992). And when these children make their way out of home they land up mixing up with criminals or people who are shady. So these children are taken away by undesirable and activities that are harmful. By injecting opiates into the blood stream these peddler people of streets have made this colleen to use high drugs at the highest level. There are other issues also except this such as anger issues and tendency of stealing, which are faced by the colleen. There is undue retaliation and harshness against...
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...would stop immigration into the states especially California where a segregation issue began with the Chinese, Japanese and Korean children. Even though the agreement was informal, it fixed the issue for the time being. In today’s society we are not only dealing with mass illegal immigration but also adding in the potential of violent gang members in the mix, makes it a little more complicated. Issue number 7 in Taking Sides: Clashing views on Latin American Issues, sets up each side of the spectrum with valid and convincing points. The question asked, should illegal immigrant gang members be grated legal clemency from U.S. law, and is a tough one to answer. At first, one would say no because they are committing a crime because they are illegally in the U.S. and on top of that they are bringing in gang related violence into the mix. As an overview Greg Campbell’s article, “Death by Deportation” spoke about the story of Edgar Chocoy. Chocoy lived a troubled childhood and ultimately joined, what came to become an infamous gang, the Mara Salvatrucha controlled his life the second he made eye contact with an existing member. In the end, Chocoy realized that he no longer wanted to be in the gang, which meant that he either needed to pay up or eventually get killed or was not safe, anymore, especially not where he came from, El Salvador (115-117). Edgar’s story may have been sincere but any other gang member can plead the same exact story and possibly win but not have the right intentions...
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...the center, many of whom were in gangs. And, see if it is possible to identify solutions to reduce the intergroup conflicts. At the detention center gangs are something that is seen every day. According to the National institute of justice, a gang is “a group of individuals whose purpose is to engage in criminal activity which uses violence or intimidation to further its criminal objectives”. In a gang, some concepts that may led to intergroup conflicts may involve stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination. Some stereotypes being herd on the news about Gangs may involve more Black and Hispanic individuals are in gangs. Which has been proven to be true around the world. Another stereotypes that follows being involved in a gang is that most of the individuals in a gang come from broken homes and poor families. This stereotype has been proven to be false because many gangs are cross sections of neighborhood of where they live. Where they maybe be some living on the streets today, many individuals involved in a gang are from troubled families (Hewstone, M., Rubin, M., & Willis, H. (2002). In the detention center it is possible that the boys are serotyping against each other. Having conflicts back and forth on who is the better and most improved gang, or which gang member is taking control of a specific surrounding. Another issues that may be having the boys behave like this, is the prejudice that come with being involved in a gang. Prejudice is the irrational opinions...
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...Future of Policing CJS/210 June 10th, 2013 There are many trends that are currently affecting policing in today’s society. Police officers have to deal with different issues that come their way like human trafficking, drug trafficking, and many of gangs. The many trends that police are dealing with are getting worst by the minute. Trends that are currently affecting policing are human trafficking, gangs, illegal migrations and drug trafficking. Sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and unknown labor all fall under human trafficking. Federally funded human trafficking task forces opened a total of 2,515 suspected incidents of human trafficking for investigation between January 1, 2008, and June 30, 2010 (BJS, 2013). Out of the 2,515 of human trafficking sex trafficking had the most incident totaling at 2,065. Sex trafficking has become a trend that the police cannot stop. There are so many people out there kidnapping runaway victim to make money. They are having young runaway victim sell their body for their personal gain. In the street police officer like to call them pimps or madams. Pimp is a man who solicits for a prostitute or brothel and lives off the earnings. Madam is a woman who runs a brothel. Labor trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which individuals perform labor or services through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Labor trafficking includes situations of debt bondage, forced labor, and involuntary child labor. 350 were labor trafficking cases...
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...Risk Assessment In the risk assessment that there were two case studies which are similar however still have their differences in certain ways. The following assessment will identify ways in which the two cases are similar and how they differ. The principle of a risk assessment is to evaluate a scenario and suggest an idea or possible remedy in regards to the scenario involved. In reference to the assessment defined the two individuals are interesting when it comes to their activities and the situation involving the justice system. As this paper presumes it will identify the issues more in-depth and create ideas that may assist in restricting the scenario. Evaluation of Case Study Colleen The first case that will be defined is involving Colleen. The case study identified that she (Colleen) came from a broken family which be an influence when it comes to possible juvenile issues. By the time a juvenile reaches the age of 12 it is a prime point in their young teenage years in which they are in need of strong parenting. It is clear that there are often exceptions to each situation and that in some cases having both parents may not be an option due to unforeseen events. In the scenario involving Colleen, she displayed signs of juvenile delinquency when she admitted to running away from home. She clearly defined that over a course of years and on several occasions she made the choice of running away, and chose to become involved with the wrong crowd. Sarah Brown defines (1992)...
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...relatable. I have been a detective assigned to the Multi-Agency Gang Unit for the past six years. Therefore an article relating to gang interventions in jail is quite fulfilling. The focus of the research was the necessity and effectiveness of gang intervention programs in a jail facility. An initiative such as this is paramount as the jail administration seeks to maintain influence over the gang members. The jail is intended for inmates awaiting court processes for less than a year. Along with the federal and state prison system, local jails have experienced significant growth in the past two decades. The type of increase has also contributed to higher volumes of inmate violence....
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...and community and to help them to choose the right intervention in order to keep a healthy life. Nurses must address issues of vulnerability, because those populations are the most likely to become sick all the time due to the different stressors in their life. Vulnerability can be minor or severe, and as nurses we need to identify and address those different stressors that can cause temporary or permanent damage to our patients. In this paper the author will talk about the article “Gang youth as a vulnerable population for nursing intervention,” which defines a vulnerable population, what barriers may prevent these groups from obtaining needed services, and what the author experiences with vulnerable groups in the author’s own life. This article refers to our youth gang members from different poor communities, especially Chicago and Los Angeles, where we see a big number of youth involved in gangs. Usually, before these youths join the gang, are already exposed to this type of environment, and most of them come from socially and economically marginalized communities, where alcohol, sex, violence, and drugs are part of their everyday life (Sander, Schneiderman, Loken, Lankenau, & Jackson Bloom, 2009). Some of thes youths have some kind of mental health issues as well, because they’ve been exposed to gang violence. Thus, they are more likely to kill other gang members without any fear. In this article we...
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...Future of Policing CJS/210 There are many trends that are currently affecting policing in today’s society. Police officers have to deal with different issues that come their way like human trafficking, drug trafficking, and many of gangs. The many trends that police are dealing with are getting worst by the minute. Trends that are currently affecting policing are human trafficking, gangs, illegal migrations and drug trafficking. Sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and unknown labor all fall under human trafficking. Federally funded human trafficking task forces opened a total of 2,515 suspected incidents of human trafficking for investigation between January 1, 2008, and June 30, 2010 (BJS, 2011). Out of the 2,515 of human trafficking sex trafficking had the most incident totaling at 2,065. Sex trafficking has become a trend that the police cannot stop. There are so many people out there kidnapping runaway victim to make money. They are having young runaway victim sell their body for their personal gain. In the street police officer like to call them pimps or madams. Pimp is a man who solicits for a prostitute or brothel and lives off the earnings. Madam is a woman who runs a brothel. Labor trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which individuals perform labor or services through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Labor trafficking includes situations of debt bondage, forced labor, and involuntary child labor. 350 were labor trafficking case out of the 2,515. Unknown...
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...Victomology Victims of Crimes and the Media Violent crime, gangs, and drugs are tearing our families apart. Violent crime and victims have become an issue in America and the rest of world. The negative effects of television, Movie Theater or any kind of media is affecting our children and teenagers. Statistics indicate a decline in violent crimes in our country and an increase in our national population in prisons. It is indisputable that our families are the victims in these drugs, gangs and organized crime issues in our communities. Nobody can discussed or argue that we need to stop this malicious act of violence. In addition, nobody can disagree that this violent crime is hard to fight. Gangs are born in impoverished sections of major cities. However, gangs and drugs activities are not limited to inner cities. Gangs and drugs are in suburbs and rural communities and in communities of great economic diversity. Gangs do not recruit certain type of race, economy or cultural status. Exist in every level and every kind of community. (Stewart, 1989). Therefore, our problem is everywhere and anywhere. The lack of parental supervision, employment, recreational opportunity and breakdown in family structure are the main reasons why our children are joining the ranks of these organized criminal institutions. It could be wrong to say it, but the truth is these gangs provide them (our children) with enough companionship, protection...
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...quite enjoyable to do. This culminating assignment taught me patience, analytical skills, and to be an effective researcher. The social issue that my group has chosen is Gang and youths; this issue affects a large group of people and is controversial in nature. What I have discovered through hard research is that many youths enter gangs because they feel as if that is the only way to escape their lives. For an example, a boy living in a poverty stricken home may feel like the only way to get his/her family out of the poverty stricken area is to join a gang. Not only do youths join gangs in the mindset of wreaking havoc, it might only be their way of living. Also, the surveys have given me a better understanding of the topic, gangs and youths. Majority of the teenagers who have done the survey were not entirely sure whether gangs were good or not. As a result, we have come to the conclusion that since many people are indecisive of their perspective on the idea of a gang, it is easier for youths to be manipulated to enter a gang. Approximately, 60% of the surveyors know someone in a gang. This number is far greater than I expected, since the number is larger it is easily accessible for youths to enter a gang. Also, many of the surveyors believed that gang members usually consist of one race. Roughly, 55.36% of the evaluators believed that gangs consist of one race. For an example, many people believe Afro-Americans are gangster’s etc. The presentation was great. I was able to teach...
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...problem; however, they have been improving and meeting the needs of the offender’s population in a slow manner. Many incidents have occurred during prison time as well as after inmates have been released from prisons. Due to that Canadian corrections have slowly taken more time into their programs and treatments to help the inmates rehabilitate themselves and be able to get back into society in a better state than what they had arrived in. Overtime there have been many facilities available in order to help inmates with certain behavior issues and severe issues. In this paper I will be covering the different types of inmates and how each of them is treated with different programs. Incarceration rate has slowly been going down and there have been more treatment programs to help the offenders rather than just punishing them. Once again, in this paper, I will thoroughly explain how this is done with different types of offenders including; Women in gangs, impaired offenders, offenders who have been diagnosed with HCV (hepatitis C or AIDS), and sexual offenders. Not everyone will be getting treatments or put into programs in prison. Majority of the people are the ones who have a higher risk of danger when being put back into society; however, to prevent this, programs have been available in Canadian prisons. As you read on in this paper you will find out the different programs and how they treat the different offenders in prisons. Main purpose of this paper is to show and establish the...
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...sociology theory addressed and social issues discussed. I am going to discuss, in the last part of this paper, what are some possible consequences for a social policy change. The video that I have chosen to do this paper on will be the “Pelican Bay State Prison: War Zone” to best fit with my beliefs of social structure theory simply the top reason for criminality evolving. In the video that I have viewed, “Pelican Bay State Prison: War Zone,” there was a great deal of information in it that supported crime evolving from a social structure theory. The prisoners in Pelican Bay State Prison set a goal to get into this prison because it is more like a reward than a punishment. The motive for the a reward of these prisoners is that only the meanest most violent prisoners who are gang leaders out of prison. These gang leaders still run the gangs, although they are in prison and are fearless. These gang leaders come from the only family that they have ever known and would give their lives for the gang. Most prisoners, gang leaders are educated only in the streets and nowhere else. In the video it speaks of how Pelican Bay State Prison is known for the thousands upon thousands of gang leaders who set a goal to end there for more recognition. The prisoners who end in Pelican Bay go in strong and hardcore, and when they come out they are not weaker but stronger and more dedicated than ever to be the gang leader that they are. The gang is not lost without their leader right...
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