The expansion of the youth gangs known as Maras in the US, Mexico and Central America in recent years provides an interesting example not only of the increasing relevance of 'translocality' in gang formation, but also how counter–productive the misguided (transnational) institutional interventions can be. What makes the case particularly interesting is the extent to which … [Read more...] about Tracing a transnational gang: the rise of the Maras
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USA Most Wanted – Ahmad Abousamra
Summary: Ahmad Abousamra was indicted after taking multiple trips to Pakistan and Yemen where he allegedly attempted to obtain military training for the purpose of killing American soldiers overseas. On November 5, 2009, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Abousamra in the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts, after he was charged … [Read more...] about USA Most Wanted – Ahmad Abousamra
The Criminal Profiling Process
Law enforcement uses a number of different methods and tools to help solve crimes. One process that has gained great attention in modern times is called criminal profiling. This method is especially useful in solving violent crimes, including abductions, sexual assaults and murders. What's Criminal Profiling? Criminal profiling, or offender profiling, is the process of … [Read more...] about The Criminal Profiling Process
Fruits and Weapons – Igor Ovsyannykov
Igor Ovsyannykov has tweaked the traditional still life format, although in a very subtle way. So subtle, in fact, that a casual observer would probably dismiss Igor Ovsyannykov's work as typical paintings. Nevertheless, it doesn't even take close inspection to all of a sudden notice the bazooka leaning against a basket of fruit or the rifle lying in front of a … [Read more...] about Fruits and Weapons – Igor Ovsyannykov
Gun Violence: an urgent, complex, and multifaceted problem
Gun violence is an urgent, complex, and multifaceted problem. It requires evidence-based, multifaceted solutions. Psychology can make important contributions to policies that prevent gun violence. Toward this end, in February 2013 the American Psychological Association commissioned this report by a panel of experts to convey research-based conclusions and recommendations (and … [Read more...] about Gun Violence: an urgent, complex, and multifaceted problem
