Introduction
Gang brutality is a problem in every town in the world. According to the department of justice, there are more than 700000 gang members in the United States alone. In addition, there are more than 20000 gangs in the United States. This paper will explore gang violence, intervention, training and rehabilitation programs at UCI.
Do street gang injunctions really work in the OC?
Gang activities affect quality of life in communities it is practiced. Murder, rape, violence and drug abuse are some of the activities that lower quality of life in communities with pronounced gang activities. The United States has eight states, which have authority to get gang injunctions. California is one of the states that have utilized that authority in the past.
Interestingly, California has experienced success in implementing gang injunctions. On the other hand, Orange County has experienced mixed results over time. The county has eight cities in which gang injunctions are permanent. Results from the eight cities have shown significant reduction in crimes.
The cities in which gang injunctions are permanent include Orange, Stanton and Anaheim, among others. Furthermore, evidences show that gang injunctions work in the Orange County. Nonetheless, the injunctions can only succeed when the community is engaged in implementing them.
What are the impacts of mass imprisonment on families and children?
The rate of mass incarceration has risen in the United States. In fact, according to the Institute for Policy Research (IPR), population of prisoners has skyrocketed. The organization estimates that over 600000 prisoners are released annually. Integrating incarcerated prisoners into the community is usually difficult. Incarcerations affect two main relationships in the family.
The affected relationships include father-child relationship and romantic relationship. Research has shown that incarcerated fathers tend to have damaged relations with their offspring. Moreover, incarceration has the propensity of severing romantic relationships.
However, it should be noted that these effects are unevenly spread among residents. For instance, whites find it easier to integrate in the family more than their black counterparts do. Furthermore, families from poor background find it difficult to survive with increased expenses. Additionally, an incarcerated individual may develop a new attitude or behavior that affects the family.
Is imprisonment of a father always awful for families?
Imprisonment of paternal parent has been found to be dreadful for families. Firstly, studies have shown that most children whose fathers are imprisoned exhibit violent behaviors. In addition, most of incarcerated father’s children have attention problems, which can lead to further psychological problems.
Incarceration of fathers, therefore, puts families through hardships, which can be economical, emotional, or physical. Studies also suggest that children whose paternal parents are nonresident also face problems due to incarceration. In essence, paternal incarceration has a great effect on children as well as mothers and other stakeholders tasked with helping the family.
What are some of the best practices?
Some of the best practices include providing specialized support to children affected by incarceration of their parents. This can be done by teachers, family members, caretakers, social providers and relatives, among others. Incarceration puts children at higher risk than other members of the family. Therefore, children affected by incarceration are usually given more attention by teachers and caretakers to help shape their future.
Conclusion
Crime is a problem in every country in the world. Gangs spring up with various criminal activities. Gang injunctions in Orange County have eased the rate of crime in the zoned areas. However, more needs to be done by engaging community to help with reducing gang activities.