Tips for Parents (Gang Problem)
Impress upon your child the importance of school and good grades.
Spend quality time with your children
Get involved in your child's school activities.
Establish rules, set limits and be consistent, firm and fair in punishment.
Encourage good study habits.
Respect your child's feelings and attitudes and help them develop self-esteem.
Watch closely for negative influences.
Improve your own self-esteem so your children can model themselves after the most important "role model"… YOU.
Tips for Parents/Educators
Help children develop self-control.
Help children deal appropriately with problems.
Get involved in community-oriented prevention and intervention programs. Urge others to become involved. Volunteer at your child's school. Gangs are a community problem and their influence does not stop at any particular boundary.
Listen to your children. Communicate with them about their concerns and fears.
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Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Mexican/Salvadorian Gangs
Mexican/Salvadorian Gangs
Origin:California Mexican/Salvadorian street gangs have been broken up into two main factions. One faction is known as Southern 13's or Sur who are controlled by the Mexican Mafia. The other fraction is known as the Northern 14's or North who are controlled by the Nuestra Familia. The Sur and the Norte gangs have now expanded out of California and migrated west for various reasons. They wanted to expand their drug operation, trafficking networks and wanted to leave the violence behind. Some of these Gangs/Organizations even have international ties, i.e., the 18th Street Gang (XV3)(IVIII), Mara Salvatruche (MS) and the Florencia 13 (F13). These gangs have a traditional base as the case of the Maravilla gangs and the White Fence gangs of East Los Angeles that date back to the early 1900's.
The Mexican Gang:Members of the NYC were first noticed in 1996, when police responded to violent assaults occurring in weddings, baptisms, and birthday parties frequently by a large group of Mexican immigrants.
Mara Salvatruche:MS is comprised of mostly Salvadorians. The group was started to protect themselves from the largest street gang in California known as the 18th Street Gang (Mexican descent). Uninformed individuals mistakenly believe all Salvadorian gang members belong to MS. This is an unfair assessment since correctional staff has identified Salvadorian descendents claiming affiliation or membership with Mexican gang groups.
The meaning of Mara Salvatruche: Mara meant gang since it was used by the Maravilla gangs in East L.A. Salva for El Salvador and Truche for beware. MS has become known for their violent history. One of the terrifying aspects of the older veterans of MS members is that they have received Special Forces training from the CIA at their homeland. They have migrated to the United States. Some members have been identified to be former guerilla soldiers who were trained and considered experts at sabotage, explosive manufacturing and are familiar with high power automatic weapons. MS has continued its illegal activity and have been documented and observed in the following counties and states: Texas, Washington, D.C., Nebraska, Oregon, Washington State, Canada, Virginia, the five boroughs of New York, Nassau County, Suffolk County and also have been identified on Riker's Island.
Rank Structure:The Mexican Gangs are loosely structured. There is only one leader and few enforcers. Usually, the leader is the individual who started the gang and/or is the smartest; meaning educated here in the US and knowledgeable about the way of life on the streets. The enforcers, who are manipulative, are the wilder more brazen gang members willing to commit robberies, and assaults.
Identifiers:
Gang members usually dress in very baggy jeans or khaki pants with baggy shirts.
Gang members will tattoo the name or initials of their gangs on parts of their body. Tattoos such as the Mother Guadeloupe a happy/sad face and the words "mi vida loca" have been observed and could signify gang membership.
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Origin:California Mexican/Salvadorian street gangs have been broken up into two main factions. One faction is known as Southern 13's or Sur who are controlled by the Mexican Mafia. The other fraction is known as the Northern 14's or North who are controlled by the Nuestra Familia. The Sur and the Norte gangs have now expanded out of California and migrated west for various reasons. They wanted to expand their drug operation, trafficking networks and wanted to leave the violence behind. Some of these Gangs/Organizations even have international ties, i.e., the 18th Street Gang (XV3)(IVIII), Mara Salvatruche (MS) and the Florencia 13 (F13). These gangs have a traditional base as the case of the Maravilla gangs and the White Fence gangs of East Los Angeles that date back to the early 1900's.
The Mexican Gang:Members of the NYC were first noticed in 1996, when police responded to violent assaults occurring in weddings, baptisms, and birthday parties frequently by a large group of Mexican immigrants.
Mara Salvatruche:MS is comprised of mostly Salvadorians. The group was started to protect themselves from the largest street gang in California known as the 18th Street Gang (Mexican descent). Uninformed individuals mistakenly believe all Salvadorian gang members belong to MS. This is an unfair assessment since correctional staff has identified Salvadorian descendents claiming affiliation or membership with Mexican gang groups.
The meaning of Mara Salvatruche: Mara meant gang since it was used by the Maravilla gangs in East L.A. Salva for El Salvador and Truche for beware. MS has become known for their violent history. One of the terrifying aspects of the older veterans of MS members is that they have received Special Forces training from the CIA at their homeland. They have migrated to the United States. Some members have been identified to be former guerilla soldiers who were trained and considered experts at sabotage, explosive manufacturing and are familiar with high power automatic weapons. MS has continued its illegal activity and have been documented and observed in the following counties and states: Texas, Washington, D.C., Nebraska, Oregon, Washington State, Canada, Virginia, the five boroughs of New York, Nassau County, Suffolk County and also have been identified on Riker's Island.
Rank Structure:The Mexican Gangs are loosely structured. There is only one leader and few enforcers. Usually, the leader is the individual who started the gang and/or is the smartest; meaning educated here in the US and knowledgeable about the way of life on the streets. The enforcers, who are manipulative, are the wilder more brazen gang members willing to commit robberies, and assaults.
Identifiers:
Gang members usually dress in very baggy jeans or khaki pants with baggy shirts.
Gang members will tattoo the name or initials of their gangs on parts of their body. Tattoos such as the Mother Guadeloupe a happy/sad face and the words "mi vida loca" have been observed and could signify gang membership.
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008
NYC CRIPS
NYC CRIPS
Origin: Crips were founded in west Los Angeles by Raymond Washington who organized local African American street gangs in the mid to late 60s. There are many theories. The terminology Crip derived from one such theory was from a motion picture "Tales of the Crypt". Other theories suggest that the name "Crip" evolved from the word "Crib" which was the name of a faction of the "Slausons" which was at the time the largest African American street gang in South Central Los Angeles. Yet another theory suggests that an identifier for the Crips was a walking cane, producing the word "Crip" from the word "Crippled".
During the 1980's several sets of the "Crips" developed strong-holds in California and rapidly migrated to the East Coast. Sets are currently active in New York, New Jersey, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia. Crips arrived in New York in the early 90's and mainly resided in an area known as Harlem. They fashioned the "Harlem Mafia Crips" and helped establish several other "Crip" sets such as the Rollin 30's Crips, 92 Hoover Crips and the Rollin 60 Crips. Today there are hundreds of Crip sets operating throughout the five boroughs and neighboring counties.
Philosophy:Crips believe in representing their set often described by gang members as Volume 2. Representing is expressed by placing graffiti and tagging in the neighborhood where their set dominates or they want their set to dominate. Crips represent by a show of colors and bang from the left. They believe that it is all about making money. Status is often achieved by the amount of money a particular member generates for his set.
Membership:Originally "Crips" were primarily African American males and females ranging from age 12 to their early 20's. As they migrated throughout the United States they became a multi-racial gang and have no real age limitations. The initiation process is referred to as "locing-in" or "courting". A male who wants to become a member of a specific "Crip" set must commit a crime in the presence of a LOC (male Crip member). Common crimes committed include: drug dealing, drive by shootings, extortion's, murders, etc. Some sets allow members of the organization to be physically "jumped-in" by members of that set. They refer to this practice as the "Kangaroo walk" or "bullpen". Female gang members are known as Loc-ets and similar to their blood counterparts are "jumped-in" or "sexed in" by multiple members of that set.
Rank Structure:
There is no common leadership or council who can direct multiple Crip sets. Those Crips who influence others often attain leadership status. O.G. (Original Gangster) status is achieved through a reputation of banging and representing for an extended period of time.
Communication: Crips are known to communicate by using hand signals, code words, writing in code, wearing clothing in a certain fashion and the use of graffiti. Example: The word COLORS would have a slash or line placed through the center of the O and the L because these letters are used in the spelling of the word BLOOD. Crips when writing the word BROOKLYN would replace the B with a C as such "CROOKLYN".
Common Tattoos:
Tattoos usually indicate set affiliation (U.G.C.), Volume 2 (representing your set), eight ball (kinship we have with Folk Nation), Six point star (Life, Love, Loyalty, Honor, Peace, Respect), coded numbers indicating set representation, etc.
Identifiers:
Six known Crip colors are: Light Blue, Blue, Gray (war), Orange, Black, Purple (O.G. or assassin), White.
Clothing is worn in combination with the colors listed above. Crips refer to each other as cousins or cuzz when conversing with other Crips. Crips also may wear a blue and clear beads combination around their neck and/or wrist. Crips are in alliance with Folk Nation. Crip graffiti symbols include the 6 point star, a pitch fork pointing upward, a rabbit with his right ear folded down, "C" with upwards arrow, etc.
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Origin: Crips were founded in west Los Angeles by Raymond Washington who organized local African American street gangs in the mid to late 60s. There are many theories. The terminology Crip derived from one such theory was from a motion picture "Tales of the Crypt". Other theories suggest that the name "Crip" evolved from the word "Crib" which was the name of a faction of the "Slausons" which was at the time the largest African American street gang in South Central Los Angeles. Yet another theory suggests that an identifier for the Crips was a walking cane, producing the word "Crip" from the word "Crippled".
During the 1980's several sets of the "Crips" developed strong-holds in California and rapidly migrated to the East Coast. Sets are currently active in New York, New Jersey, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia. Crips arrived in New York in the early 90's and mainly resided in an area known as Harlem. They fashioned the "Harlem Mafia Crips" and helped establish several other "Crip" sets such as the Rollin 30's Crips, 92 Hoover Crips and the Rollin 60 Crips. Today there are hundreds of Crip sets operating throughout the five boroughs and neighboring counties.
Philosophy:Crips believe in representing their set often described by gang members as Volume 2. Representing is expressed by placing graffiti and tagging in the neighborhood where their set dominates or they want their set to dominate. Crips represent by a show of colors and bang from the left. They believe that it is all about making money. Status is often achieved by the amount of money a particular member generates for his set.
Membership:Originally "Crips" were primarily African American males and females ranging from age 12 to their early 20's. As they migrated throughout the United States they became a multi-racial gang and have no real age limitations. The initiation process is referred to as "locing-in" or "courting". A male who wants to become a member of a specific "Crip" set must commit a crime in the presence of a LOC (male Crip member). Common crimes committed include: drug dealing, drive by shootings, extortion's, murders, etc. Some sets allow members of the organization to be physically "jumped-in" by members of that set. They refer to this practice as the "Kangaroo walk" or "bullpen". Female gang members are known as Loc-ets and similar to their blood counterparts are "jumped-in" or "sexed in" by multiple members of that set.
Rank Structure:
There is no common leadership or council who can direct multiple Crip sets. Those Crips who influence others often attain leadership status. O.G. (Original Gangster) status is achieved through a reputation of banging and representing for an extended period of time.
Communication: Crips are known to communicate by using hand signals, code words, writing in code, wearing clothing in a certain fashion and the use of graffiti. Example: The word COLORS would have a slash or line placed through the center of the O and the L because these letters are used in the spelling of the word BLOOD. Crips when writing the word BROOKLYN would replace the B with a C as such "CROOKLYN".
Common Tattoos:
Tattoos usually indicate set affiliation (U.G.C.), Volume 2 (representing your set), eight ball (kinship we have with Folk Nation), Six point star (Life, Love, Loyalty, Honor, Peace, Respect), coded numbers indicating set representation, etc.
Identifiers:
Six known Crip colors are: Light Blue, Blue, Gray (war), Orange, Black, Purple (O.G. or assassin), White.
Clothing is worn in combination with the colors listed above. Crips refer to each other as cousins or cuzz when conversing with other Crips. Crips also may wear a blue and clear beads combination around their neck and/or wrist. Crips are in alliance with Folk Nation. Crip graffiti symbols include the 6 point star, a pitch fork pointing upward, a rabbit with his right ear folded down, "C" with upwards arrow, etc.
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Monday, July 28, 2008
UBN Gang
UBN Gang
Origin: East Coast Bloods were founded on Rikers Island in 1993 by Omar Porter (O.G. Mack) and Leonard McKenzie (O.G. Deadeye). The duo met on Riker's Island while they were both being detained in the George Motchen Detention Center also known as C-73. These two detainees formed the first two sets of what is now known as the East Coast Bloods. The first set was 9-Trey Gangster and the second set was 1-8 Trey. O.G. Mack and O.G. Deadeye are considered the "Godfathers" or O.G. (Original Gangster) of the East Coast Bloods. The two recruited inmates to form the Bloods to fight off the Neta and Latin King gangs within the facilities. Membership:Bloods are predominately African American males. However, they will recruit any race of people who believe that they are oppressed such as Hispanic, White, Chinese, etc. The average age range is from 16 to 35 years old. Males and females are required to know blood history and codes before they are accepted into the gang. Some sets on Riker's require an individual to "put in work" or "eat food" (cut or slash someone) before they were considered blood. Members are known to place tattoos or three burn marks on their right upper biceps. A small percentage of females join the organization and are known as Bloodettes. Females usually perform sex acts on male bloods to join the organization. Philosophy:Bloods believe that in society and correctional institutions they will always fight oppression or what they believe to be oppression and retaliate against people who oppress. Being a member of the Bloods is a way of life and banging is a way of life. Identifiers: Colors worn: Green, Brown, Red or Red and Black Known to possess a red bandanna, which is worn around ones mouth covering the nose and the mouth tying in the back of the neck.Bandannas are also worn affixed on top of the head or hung out the rear right side of the member's pocket.Beads with the colors: Red, Black or Green are worn around the neck or around the right wrist or ankle. Professional sports apparel such as the Chicago Bulls jacket and cap are displayed to signify that you are a member of a particular set - a member of the U.B.N.Communication:Bloods are known to communicate by using hand signals, graffiti, or what is known as stacking. Bloods also speak in code type language and never pronounce the letter "C". Example: Cigarettes would be pronounced Wigarettes, etc. When writing or corresponding with family or other gang member individuals belonging to the Bloods will also cross out the letter "C" or replace the letter with the number 3 which represents the third letter in the alphabet when communicating in letters to disrespect the Crips. Example: 3rips - the three represents the C. East Coast Bloods have developed a complex system of codes that they transmit messages through written correspondence with other Gang members in other institutions or state correctional facilities or even the general public. Correspondence such as this is known as sending "KITES".Organizational Structure: As of mid 90's: Superior = 1012nd Superior = 102Minister of Defense = 103Advisor = 104Head of Security = 105Commanding Officer = 106Captains = 107Lieutenants = 108/109Soldiers = 110Currently on Riker's Island: (we have seen a restructuring of the organization)5 Star General4 Star General3 Star General2 Star General1 Star GeneralGang members incarcerated in facilities are now ruled by a committee of 5 or more members voting. Common Tattoos:Bloods are known to have tattoos of a Bulldog, M.O.B. (Member of Blood) or U.B.N. (United Blood Nation) they could have three Burn Marks on their right upper biceps, wrist or hands. Females are known to have three burns on their right ankles or below their waist. Three burns are intended to represent a Dog Paw and the positioning of the burns would indicate which set of the East Coast Bloods the individual shows allegiance.
President, Vice President, Recruiter, Secretary, Sergeant Oat Arms and Enforces
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Origin: East Coast Bloods were founded on Rikers Island in 1993 by Omar Porter (O.G. Mack) and Leonard McKenzie (O.G. Deadeye). The duo met on Riker's Island while they were both being detained in the George Motchen Detention Center also known as C-73. These two detainees formed the first two sets of what is now known as the East Coast Bloods. The first set was 9-Trey Gangster and the second set was 1-8 Trey. O.G. Mack and O.G. Deadeye are considered the "Godfathers" or O.G. (Original Gangster) of the East Coast Bloods. The two recruited inmates to form the Bloods to fight off the Neta and Latin King gangs within the facilities. Membership:Bloods are predominately African American males. However, they will recruit any race of people who believe that they are oppressed such as Hispanic, White, Chinese, etc. The average age range is from 16 to 35 years old. Males and females are required to know blood history and codes before they are accepted into the gang. Some sets on Riker's require an individual to "put in work" or "eat food" (cut or slash someone) before they were considered blood. Members are known to place tattoos or three burn marks on their right upper biceps. A small percentage of females join the organization and are known as Bloodettes. Females usually perform sex acts on male bloods to join the organization. Philosophy:Bloods believe that in society and correctional institutions they will always fight oppression or what they believe to be oppression and retaliate against people who oppress. Being a member of the Bloods is a way of life and banging is a way of life. Identifiers: Colors worn: Green, Brown, Red or Red and Black Known to possess a red bandanna, which is worn around ones mouth covering the nose and the mouth tying in the back of the neck.Bandannas are also worn affixed on top of the head or hung out the rear right side of the member's pocket.Beads with the colors: Red, Black or Green are worn around the neck or around the right wrist or ankle. Professional sports apparel such as the Chicago Bulls jacket and cap are displayed to signify that you are a member of a particular set - a member of the U.B.N.Communication:Bloods are known to communicate by using hand signals, graffiti, or what is known as stacking. Bloods also speak in code type language and never pronounce the letter "C". Example: Cigarettes would be pronounced Wigarettes, etc. When writing or corresponding with family or other gang member individuals belonging to the Bloods will also cross out the letter "C" or replace the letter with the number 3 which represents the third letter in the alphabet when communicating in letters to disrespect the Crips. Example: 3rips - the three represents the C. East Coast Bloods have developed a complex system of codes that they transmit messages through written correspondence with other Gang members in other institutions or state correctional facilities or even the general public. Correspondence such as this is known as sending "KITES".Organizational Structure: As of mid 90's: Superior = 1012nd Superior = 102Minister of Defense = 103Advisor = 104Head of Security = 105Commanding Officer = 106Captains = 107Lieutenants = 108/109Soldiers = 110Currently on Riker's Island: (we have seen a restructuring of the organization)5 Star General4 Star General3 Star General2 Star General1 Star GeneralGang members incarcerated in facilities are now ruled by a committee of 5 or more members voting. Common Tattoos:Bloods are known to have tattoos of a Bulldog, M.O.B. (Member of Blood) or U.B.N. (United Blood Nation) they could have three Burn Marks on their right upper biceps, wrist or hands. Females are known to have three burns on their right ankles or below their waist. Three burns are intended to represent a Dog Paw and the positioning of the burns would indicate which set of the East Coast Bloods the individual shows allegiance.
President, Vice President, Recruiter, Secretary, Sergeant Oat Arms and Enforces
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Sunday, July 27, 2008
NETA ASSOCIATION
NETA ASSOCIATION
Origin: In 1979, Carlos Torres Iriarte a.k.a. "Carlos La Sombra" (The Shadow), an inmate at La Princesa (The Princess) Correctional Facility on the Island of Puerto Rico, organized the inmates under the "Association Neta". He created this association in an attempt to create a power base to enact prisons rights and stop the abuses that the gangs known as 27 or Insectos were implementing. Carlos La Sombra died for his cause on a basketball court while being detained in a Puerto Rico Correctional facility. The Association Neta membership thrived and became the most feared prison gang on the Island of Puerto Rico, NYDC started to identify and track the Neta Association in the late 1980's on Rikers Island. Association became an extremely violent gang and was involved in multiple gang-related incidents. Membership:Majority Hispanic Males. Some Females do participate their age range from 14-50 years of age. This organization ultimately will accept any race or religion. They will even accept alternative life style and mental observation housed inmates within a correctional facility. Identifiers:Hand salute: Crossing two fingers Colors worn: Black, White and Red Tattoos: Using the word Neta or their hand saluteNeta Association follows a strict set of rules and regulations. There are 25 rules and regulations that are strictly enforced.These rules are known as "Norms".Neta members come together in observance of their fallen members on the 30th of each month.Organization: Established hierarchy including a President, Vice President, Recruiter, Secretary, Sergeant Oat Arms and Enforces.
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Origin: In 1979, Carlos Torres Iriarte a.k.a. "Carlos La Sombra" (The Shadow), an inmate at La Princesa (The Princess) Correctional Facility on the Island of Puerto Rico, organized the inmates under the "Association Neta". He created this association in an attempt to create a power base to enact prisons rights and stop the abuses that the gangs known as 27 or Insectos were implementing. Carlos La Sombra died for his cause on a basketball court while being detained in a Puerto Rico Correctional facility. The Association Neta membership thrived and became the most feared prison gang on the Island of Puerto Rico, NYDC started to identify and track the Neta Association in the late 1980's on Rikers Island. Association became an extremely violent gang and was involved in multiple gang-related incidents. Membership:Majority Hispanic Males. Some Females do participate their age range from 14-50 years of age. This organization ultimately will accept any race or religion. They will even accept alternative life style and mental observation housed inmates within a correctional facility. Identifiers:Hand salute: Crossing two fingers Colors worn: Black, White and Red Tattoos: Using the word Neta or their hand saluteNeta Association follows a strict set of rules and regulations. There are 25 rules and regulations that are strictly enforced.These rules are known as "Norms".Neta members come together in observance of their fallen members on the 30th of each month.Organization: Established hierarchy including a President, Vice President, Recruiter, Secretary, Sergeant Oat Arms and Enforces.
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Saturday, July 26, 2008
LATIN KINGS GANG
LATIN KINGS GANG
Latin Kings are the oldest, largest and most organized Hispanic Street Gang, which has its roots dating back to the 1940's in Chicago, Illinois. Latin King Documents reveal a man by the name "Gino Gustavo Colon" (a.k.a. Lord Gino) is considered the "SUN" of the Almighty Latin King Nation in Chicago and has been for a long time. Latin King Headquarters is located on Beach and Spaulding in Northwest Chicago.
Louis Felipe and his family were Cuban immigrants who moved to a Chicago suburb when he was seven years old. By the time he reached his fourteenth birthday he was recruited and joined a local street gang called the pee wee kings. In 1985, Louis Felipe moved to the Bronx, New York and was detained and later convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to ten years in state penitentiary.
On January 20, 1986 in the confines of Collins Correctional Facility in New York a new era was born when Louis Felipe emerged as "King Blood", the Latin Kings master scriber, penning a 42 page manifesto setting forth the history, rules, regulations and goals of the Latin King Nation. This manifesto described in detail how Kings were to act and how to become knowledgeable about Latin King Culture. Example Latin King Documents are always written on yellow paper and signed in Black ink. If a member of the Latin Kings uses white paper and blue ink, the person writing the letter will always start the letter with this phrase on top of the letter. "EXCUSE THE WHITE PAPER AND BLUE INK" and will always sign the document with his Latin King name and A.K.A.
Antonio Fernandez, better know as "King Tone" was the leader or Inca of the Almighty Latin King Queen Nation. He claims to have transformed a deadly prison gang into a Community-based organization. He has enemies - the Cops, the Feds, the turncoats among his own Kings and the Bloods who seem to be slashing everyone in sight. Currently serving a 12-year federal prison sentence.
Meaning of the Five Points: RESPECT HONESTY UNITY KNOWLEDGE LOVE Rank Structure Crown Position:1st Crown President - Black Onyx2nd Crown Vice President - White Pearl3rd Crown Warlord - Emerald4th Crown Treasurer - Red Ruby5th Crown Advisor - Gold/AmberLatin King Characteristics: Consider themselves to be a community-based organization Preach Hispanic pride/heritage Their religion is called Kingdism (meetings are often conducted during these gatherings) Strictly enforced constitution or manifesto (Rules/Regulations) Motto: Cowards die many times before their death. Latin Kings never taste death…..But once" (Amor Del Rey) Main focus is to control drug trafficking and internal gang discipline both within prison and outside of prison in the local community. Membership:Primarily Hispanic. Male and Females (commonly referred to as Kings and Queens). Who are required to recite the Latin King pledge, prayer, and must be prepared to rise to the occasion for this or her King. Identifiers - People Nation Symbols:Hand salute or shake when greeting another member. Three-point crown or five-point crown or people nation Tattoos. Black/Gold Beads or clothing. Graffiti such as 360 strong / ALKN/ALKQN/three point crown or five point crown/A.D.R. Common Terminology/Communication:Latin Kings while incarcerated in NYDC custody have been found to be in possession of many different types and use a coded systems example.REY - Male KingREYS - Female KingA.D.R. - Love for the KingA.L.K.Q.N. - Almighty Latin King Queen NationLions Jungle - Latin King Codes - Nine page documented7000 - Kings Word5000 - I love you, King LoveB.O.S. - Beat on SightT.O.S. - Terminate on SightLatin Kings are considered extremely dangerous and organized within the confines of the prison population and within the community in general. Their criminal activity has been known to but not limited to extortion, murder and drug trafficking. Louis Felipe a.k.a. "King Blood" was the founder and considered the Godfather/Inca of the New York division. He was convicted in federal court of ordering numerous murders while he was incarcerated in a New York State penitentiary. Currently, he is serving a life + sentence in a Federal penitentiary. Currently, the Department of Correction has approximately 310 active Latin Kings assessed in the Super Base System.
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Latin Kings are the oldest, largest and most organized Hispanic Street Gang, which has its roots dating back to the 1940's in Chicago, Illinois. Latin King Documents reveal a man by the name "Gino Gustavo Colon" (a.k.a. Lord Gino) is considered the "SUN" of the Almighty Latin King Nation in Chicago and has been for a long time. Latin King Headquarters is located on Beach and Spaulding in Northwest Chicago.
Louis Felipe and his family were Cuban immigrants who moved to a Chicago suburb when he was seven years old. By the time he reached his fourteenth birthday he was recruited and joined a local street gang called the pee wee kings. In 1985, Louis Felipe moved to the Bronx, New York and was detained and later convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to ten years in state penitentiary.
On January 20, 1986 in the confines of Collins Correctional Facility in New York a new era was born when Louis Felipe emerged as "King Blood", the Latin Kings master scriber, penning a 42 page manifesto setting forth the history, rules, regulations and goals of the Latin King Nation. This manifesto described in detail how Kings were to act and how to become knowledgeable about Latin King Culture. Example Latin King Documents are always written on yellow paper and signed in Black ink. If a member of the Latin Kings uses white paper and blue ink, the person writing the letter will always start the letter with this phrase on top of the letter. "EXCUSE THE WHITE PAPER AND BLUE INK" and will always sign the document with his Latin King name and A.K.A.
Antonio Fernandez, better know as "King Tone" was the leader or Inca of the Almighty Latin King Queen Nation. He claims to have transformed a deadly prison gang into a Community-based organization. He has enemies - the Cops, the Feds, the turncoats among his own Kings and the Bloods who seem to be slashing everyone in sight. Currently serving a 12-year federal prison sentence.
Meaning of the Five Points: RESPECT HONESTY UNITY KNOWLEDGE LOVE Rank Structure Crown Position:1st Crown President - Black Onyx2nd Crown Vice President - White Pearl3rd Crown Warlord - Emerald4th Crown Treasurer - Red Ruby5th Crown Advisor - Gold/AmberLatin King Characteristics: Consider themselves to be a community-based organization Preach Hispanic pride/heritage Their religion is called Kingdism (meetings are often conducted during these gatherings) Strictly enforced constitution or manifesto (Rules/Regulations) Motto: Cowards die many times before their death. Latin Kings never taste death…..But once" (Amor Del Rey) Main focus is to control drug trafficking and internal gang discipline both within prison and outside of prison in the local community. Membership:Primarily Hispanic. Male and Females (commonly referred to as Kings and Queens). Who are required to recite the Latin King pledge, prayer, and must be prepared to rise to the occasion for this or her King. Identifiers - People Nation Symbols:Hand salute or shake when greeting another member. Three-point crown or five-point crown or people nation Tattoos. Black/Gold Beads or clothing. Graffiti such as 360 strong / ALKN/ALKQN/three point crown or five point crown/A.D.R. Common Terminology/Communication:Latin Kings while incarcerated in NYDC custody have been found to be in possession of many different types and use a coded systems example.REY - Male KingREYS - Female KingA.D.R. - Love for the KingA.L.K.Q.N. - Almighty Latin King Queen NationLions Jungle - Latin King Codes - Nine page documented7000 - Kings Word5000 - I love you, King LoveB.O.S. - Beat on SightT.O.S. - Terminate on SightLatin Kings are considered extremely dangerous and organized within the confines of the prison population and within the community in general. Their criminal activity has been known to but not limited to extortion, murder and drug trafficking. Louis Felipe a.k.a. "King Blood" was the founder and considered the Godfather/Inca of the New York division. He was convicted in federal court of ordering numerous murders while he was incarcerated in a New York State penitentiary. Currently, he is serving a life + sentence in a Federal penitentiary. Currently, the Department of Correction has approximately 310 active Latin Kings assessed in the Super Base System.
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Friday, July 25, 2008
Analytical Models
Analytical Models
Two analytical models—a problem-solving model and a gang-problem triangle model—are suggested throughout this monograph to help communities understand and develop effective solutions to local gang problems. The two models are briefly discussed here to familiarize the reader with them.
The problem-solving model that is applied to gang problems in this monograph is often referred to as SARA, an acronym for the four steps involved in the process—scanning, analysis, response, and assessment. Communities first initiate the problem-solving process by searching for and identifying gang problems—scanning. This involves narrowing the community’s view of a general gang problem to a more specific problem, such as gang graffiti, drug sales, or drive by shootings. Each problem necessitates a different response.
The second stage of the problem-solving process—analysis—involves investigating the specific gang problem in greater detail. The gang-problem triangle model, described in the next section of this chapter, is useful for analysis. This gang-problem triangle model can help break gang problems into parts to be analyzed more easily. In general, analysis helps a community understand the nature of its gang problem—what form it takes, which is harmed and how and when the problems occur. Even a common gang problem such as graffiti can be analyzed: When do the graffiti incidents occur?
Where do they usually happen? What type of tool is used to apply the graffiti? Only when a community can answer basic questions about the who, how, when, and where of a gang problem is it time to develop a response to the problem.
Having identified their gang problems and thoroughly analyzed them, communities can develop specific responses directed to these harms. Typically, community groups hear about an innovative program for addressing gang-related problems and try to implement that program without regard to the unique characteristics of their local gang. This is a natural response although usually not effective. Implementing afterschool activities for 7th through 10th graders, for example, is likely to have little impact on a gang problem in which 12th graders are causing the harm. Communities following the SARA model, however, can conceptually link specific problems with specific local responses.
The final stage of the problem-solving process assesses the effectiveness of the response. Assessment can determine whether the problem was eliminated or reduced. Assessment also can be used to change the response, improve the analysis, or even redefine the problem. Assessment means more than deciding that the gang went away. A well-planned assessment may indicate that neighbors are less fearful, the incidence of graffiti is reduced, or drive by shootings has diminished. These reductions of harm are important outcomes that should be thoroughly documented.
As referred to previously, the gang-problem triangle model is a method of analyzing or developing a deeper understanding of local gang problems and pointing to fruitful avenues of response. This analytical model stems from the concept of a fire. Three elements are needed for a fire: Fuel (something that will burn), heat (to set the fuel on fire), and oxygen (without which the fuel will not burn). If one of these three elements is missing, the fire will never start. If one element is removed, a burning fire will go out. Part of a firefighter’s job is to determine which of the three elements will be easiest to remove. If one thinks about each element as representing a side of a triangle, one can easily visualize that removing a side of the triangle will cause it to collapse.
Similarly, three elements must be present before gang-related harm can occur: An offender, a victim, and a place. An offender is someone who is motivated to commit an offense, such as painting graffiti or committing a robbery. A victim is a desirable and vulnerable target who must be present for the harm to occur. And, of course, there must be a physical place in which the victim and the offender converge, usually at the same time.
If these three elements show up over and over again, removing one of the three elements can break the pattern of offending and prevent future harm.
By identifying the elements that are easiest to remove and working to remove them, communities can significantly reduce their gang problems.
An important part of the gang-problem triangle is recognition that there are third parties with responsibilities for each side of the triangle. Controllers are people who try to prevent potential offenders from committing crimes. Guardians are people who try to prevent harm from coming to potential victims. Managers are people who oversee places where harm occurs. Thus, in an incidence of gang graffiti, one could consider parents or teachers as controllers, police as guardians of the victims in areas where graffiti occurs, and building owners as managers of the places where graffiti occurs. Identifying the people responsible for victims, offenders, and places where crime occurs and involving them in the development of crime prevention programs is necessary if communities are to reduce or prevent future gang problems.
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Two analytical models—a problem-solving model and a gang-problem triangle model—are suggested throughout this monograph to help communities understand and develop effective solutions to local gang problems. The two models are briefly discussed here to familiarize the reader with them.
The problem-solving model that is applied to gang problems in this monograph is often referred to as SARA, an acronym for the four steps involved in the process—scanning, analysis, response, and assessment. Communities first initiate the problem-solving process by searching for and identifying gang problems—scanning. This involves narrowing the community’s view of a general gang problem to a more specific problem, such as gang graffiti, drug sales, or drive by shootings. Each problem necessitates a different response.
The second stage of the problem-solving process—analysis—involves investigating the specific gang problem in greater detail. The gang-problem triangle model, described in the next section of this chapter, is useful for analysis. This gang-problem triangle model can help break gang problems into parts to be analyzed more easily. In general, analysis helps a community understand the nature of its gang problem—what form it takes, which is harmed and how and when the problems occur. Even a common gang problem such as graffiti can be analyzed: When do the graffiti incidents occur?
Where do they usually happen? What type of tool is used to apply the graffiti? Only when a community can answer basic questions about the who, how, when, and where of a gang problem is it time to develop a response to the problem.
Having identified their gang problems and thoroughly analyzed them, communities can develop specific responses directed to these harms. Typically, community groups hear about an innovative program for addressing gang-related problems and try to implement that program without regard to the unique characteristics of their local gang. This is a natural response although usually not effective. Implementing afterschool activities for 7th through 10th graders, for example, is likely to have little impact on a gang problem in which 12th graders are causing the harm. Communities following the SARA model, however, can conceptually link specific problems with specific local responses.
The final stage of the problem-solving process assesses the effectiveness of the response. Assessment can determine whether the problem was eliminated or reduced. Assessment also can be used to change the response, improve the analysis, or even redefine the problem. Assessment means more than deciding that the gang went away. A well-planned assessment may indicate that neighbors are less fearful, the incidence of graffiti is reduced, or drive by shootings has diminished. These reductions of harm are important outcomes that should be thoroughly documented.
As referred to previously, the gang-problem triangle model is a method of analyzing or developing a deeper understanding of local gang problems and pointing to fruitful avenues of response. This analytical model stems from the concept of a fire. Three elements are needed for a fire: Fuel (something that will burn), heat (to set the fuel on fire), and oxygen (without which the fuel will not burn). If one of these three elements is missing, the fire will never start. If one element is removed, a burning fire will go out. Part of a firefighter’s job is to determine which of the three elements will be easiest to remove. If one thinks about each element as representing a side of a triangle, one can easily visualize that removing a side of the triangle will cause it to collapse.
Similarly, three elements must be present before gang-related harm can occur: An offender, a victim, and a place. An offender is someone who is motivated to commit an offense, such as painting graffiti or committing a robbery. A victim is a desirable and vulnerable target who must be present for the harm to occur. And, of course, there must be a physical place in which the victim and the offender converge, usually at the same time.
If these three elements show up over and over again, removing one of the three elements can break the pattern of offending and prevent future harm.
By identifying the elements that are easiest to remove and working to remove them, communities can significantly reduce their gang problems.
An important part of the gang-problem triangle is recognition that there are third parties with responsibilities for each side of the triangle. Controllers are people who try to prevent potential offenders from committing crimes. Guardians are people who try to prevent harm from coming to potential victims. Managers are people who oversee places where harm occurs. Thus, in an incidence of gang graffiti, one could consider parents or teachers as controllers, police as guardians of the victims in areas where graffiti occurs, and building owners as managers of the places where graffiti occurs. Identifying the people responsible for victims, offenders, and places where crime occurs and involving them in the development of crime prevention programs is necessary if communities are to reduce or prevent future gang problems.
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