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This study focuses on the two predominantly Latino Gangs, Mara Salvatrucha (aka MS-13), and the 18th Street Gang operating on the streets of communities across America. This study is significant because it will provide a snapshot in time concerning how these violent gangs operate in this country in ways that can inform and alert both civilian society and government agencies concerning optimal responses to the problem created by these gangs. Through a quantitative and qualitative analysis of documentary evidence and governmental statistics about the Mara Salvatrucha and 18th Street Gang, this study developed several conclusive findings on the negative effects of these groups in the United States. The Mara Salvatrucha and 18th Street Gang are becoming transnational criminal organizations given the fact that they originated in Central America and Mexico and have since expanded their operations abroad. Despite efforts by national and international law enforcement to curtail these gangs' criminal behaviors, they maintain their ties with their gang associates in these countries. Moreover, gang members engage in criminal activities that were highly organized. They also moved through networks that continued to gain sophistication. Drug trafficking, gun running, violence, robbery, extortion are some of the heinous crimes committed by these groups. These gangs disturb peace and order in the community, destroy personal properties and endanger the lives of citizens. These two gangs may establish an organized criminal enterprise capable of coordinating illegal activities across national borders. Nonetheless, with complete disregard to the laws of this land including immigration laws, these groups are considered a threat to the security of the country, but this level is considered comparable to any highly organized street gang that supports its activities with criminal enterprises. In sum, , the dangers posed by Mara Salvatrucha and the 18th Street as well as other comparable criminal organizations should not be underestimated.

Review of the major types of threats from cybercrime, cyberterrorism, and cyberwarfare. Provides a historical account of the nature of the threats, the vulnerabilities of international superpowers to remote cyberattacks from foreign adversaries, and a breakdown of major national and international cyber incidents since 2007.

At the present time, Canada, an independent sovereign nation, has no foreign intelligence agency. It does have a security agency, Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), but CSIS is limited by its mandate and in…

Rationalization becomes easy for most people as they grow into adulthood; the simplicity of sharing in childhood -- though still sometimes resisted -- gives way to the hems and haws of security, necessity, and more…

The General Role of Engineers for Defense

¶ … applying: safeguard protective clothing manufacturers bulletproof vests -- apply strategies • Definition marketing (U1 DB) • Introduction product/service (U1 DB) • Situation Analysis - marketing environment forces…

The problem with offering a governmental health plan that is focused on the Amish population, is that such a program is likely to be a waste of taxpayer dollars no matter how compatible it is.

Leadership is the process of directing the behavior of others toward the achievement of some general objectives. Effective leadership is very important for molding a group of people into a team, shaping them into a force that serves as a sustainable business benefit. Effective leaders have an inspirational vision.

it has been repeatedly discovered that chidlren, regardless of age, need a clear idea of what the rules entail, and crave stability (Charles, 2005). According to Strocschien et al., (2008), the most effective parenting style is that which is characterized by emotional support with firm boundaries. Rules and norms are an expected way of social living. They are predictable and part of our lives, and, therefore, we rarely stop to question their roots. We accept them as part of our routine, as demonstrative of our progressiveness as a nation, and are comfortable in their security. When children don't have boundaries, their lives take a much different turn than parents ever plan. Even if parents don't start out setting boundaries for children, it is never too late to start. The older the child the harder it gets, but the importance of setting boundaries never declines. Setting boundaries for children is important for all who come into contact with them from educators to child care givers to parents, of course, themselves. And setting boundaries needs to be accompanied with positive reinforcement for it to be most effective.

Edith Wharton's novel Ethan Frome describes the tragic lives of three inhabitants of a New England town. It is told from a peculiar narrative perspective, however: the novel begins with an unnumbered chapter, told from…