Sentences with phrase «for gang violence»

A native of San Francisco's Mission district — «the hairy part of the Mission,» he adds — he grew up in a neighborhood notorious for gang violence, and he credits music with keeping him safe and out of trouble.

Even Los Angeles, a common synonym for gang violence and opulent excess, gets the every day treatment in this film.

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Through cells for volunteer foot patrols, the Gang Violence Task Force and the Portland Police Bureau, many citizens and city workers are using Celly as well.

2018 will be a defining year for Mexico, a country plagued by corruption, violence in its struggle against gangs and drug cartels, and slow economic growth.

But the links between groups like the Flores brothers and street - level gangs responsible for much of the drug sales and violence in Chicago are a «gray area» of the drug trade, both law enforcement and gang members have said.

Reduces surging crime, drugs and violence by creating a Task Force On Violent Crime and increasing funding for programs that train and assist local police; increases resources for federal law enforcement agencies and federal prosecutors to dismantle criminal gangs and put violent offenders behind bars.

And as for «an innocent neighborhood getting any of a number of deadly and painful health problems», what do you call gangs, drugs, and street level violence?

My soul recoils from the use of the very tactics of the empire — silencing, bullying, judging, other - ing, dehumanzing, mocking, name - calling, ganging up and piling on, violence — used against the oppressed and marginalized now somehow being used for «good purpose.»

From a gang culture that has gone mainstream to the impact of drugs, from mental health issues to the exploitation of vulnerable children, there isn't one reason for the rise in violence and there's certainly not one solution.

A catechist and mother of three small children described her prayer for peace when the terrible violence had only recently broken out: «I prayed to God for peace; in my fear for my children, I asked him that all the evil men in the different gangs would kill one another off.»

In this regard, let's not lose sight of the fact that a falsified report of a gang rape became the occasion for a university - wide crusade to put a stop to sexual violence of every kind.

The fans that don't like him now are the ones that complain about the violence of football, or are invested in Dupree and / or Tomlin, or percieve the Steelers as a sort of street gang / mafia as in for life or blood out when the reality is it's just another large corporation that you and I happen to love.

He misses Maceio, one of those north - east Brazilian cities known for its beautiful beaches and, Firmino admits, its gang violence.

They may get turned off and search for a more so - called «masculine» pursuit — often gangs, anger, violence and the like.

Education Code 51264 (2003) calls for the California Department of Education to prepare and distribute guidelines for incorporating in - service training in gang violence and drug and alcohol abuse prevention for teachers, counselors, athletic directors, school board members, and other education personnel into staff development plans for each school district.

For over 15 years she prosecuted some of the most despicable defendants who committed the most heinous crimes, prosecuting hundreds of felony crimes including homicides, stalking, domestic violence, child sexual assault, and gang crimes.

Kenyatta's suspected role in the 2007/8 election violence was as the organiser of the Mungiki criminal gang [xv] but there is strong evidence that these criminal ties have been relinquished, most notably because the political wing of Mungiki has publicly declared support for Odinga.

The measure comes after Gov. Andrew Cuomo has traveled the state to call for a reduction in gang violence through the addition of State Police personnel in Suffolk County and a handful of upstate cities, including Albany and Rochester.

On Thursday, June 15, 2017, officials announced that 41 alleged members of the MS - 13 street gang were indicted for a four - year spree of violence.

Nassau District Attorney Madeline Singas said that she would support deporting immigrants convicted of gang violence, but warned that law enforcement officials must be «careful» not to scare off possible victims or witnesses from cooperating with authorities for fear of deportation.

Ahead of Trump's planned visit tomorrow to a Long Island community that has been reeling from violence tied to the Central American gang MS - 13, local officials are raising concerns about federal support for migrant children.

Toulon said Monday he looks forward to combating gang violence and the opioid epidemic in Suffolk, and introduce a «strong re-entry program» for those leaving county jails.

«There is a real danger that revoking the requirement for behaviour partnerships risks increased classroom disruption, bullying, gang - related violence and truancy.

Drug abuse, gang related violence and economic hardship are all realities of everyday life for the population.

During a telephone town hall he held Wednesday night, a Brentwood woman identified as Rose Kelty said the community had suffered for years from gang violence and that Trump should meet parents of those killed.

«The Sex, Money, Murder gang has terrorized residents of The Bronx for years with drug dealing, gang violence, and even murder,» Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said in a statement.

Walter Barrientos, Long Island coordinator for Make the Road New York, a nonprofit immigrant rights organization, said a Trump visit would divide the community and do little to bring «real solutions» to the problems of gang violence.

Public Advocate Letitia James spent her morning advocating for one person in particular in court today — a 16 - year - old undocumented immigrant who fled gang violence in Honduras.

«It's no secret that I desired someone who has a clear strategy for tackling gang violence and youth crime and restoring pride in our great city.»

The government has issued new guidelines to schools for dealing with gangs today, following a spate of violence involving young gang members.

Hundreds of anti-knife campaigners will march on Downing Street today calling for the government to do more in tackling gang violence.

The Conservatives have attacked Labour for trying to legislate their way out of gun and gang violence, rather than focusing on the social breakdown that can underpin disorder.

His bio says he was honored with the top prosecutor award by three separate Attorneys General, both Democrat and Republican, for his work on the gang violence task force and international drug - trafficking investigations.

He called for stiffer penalties and sentences for illegal weapon sale, possession and use; a statewide registry of violent felons; increased penalties for anyone caught with a gun on the ground of a school or on a school bus; and a push to end gang violence.

BRENTWOOD, NY — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo secured nearly $ 20 million for Long Island communities to help fight and prevent violence associated with the MS - 13 gang, but some local residents, while grateful for the support, say it's not nearly enough.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will propose $ 11.5 million for afterschool programs, job training and other educational efforts in a bid to stem gang violence.

Police Commissioner James O'Neill said officers will not let up on going after the criminals responsible for most of the violence in a few areas of the city — gang members and people who illegally possess guns.

Nassau District Attorney Madeline Singas said Sunday that she would support deporting immigrants convicted of gang violence, but warned that law enforcement officials must be «careful» not to scare off possible victims or witnesses from cooperating with authorities for fear of deportation.

hi im doing a project on Gang violence i am a resident in the saint albans community.can you just a few questions for me.

Prioritized program areas, designed for youths ages 6 - 18, include academic enrichment; cultural enrichment (arts, music, science); career enrichment; youth leadership, community service and civic engagement; and gang and violence prevention.

Cuomo said school teachers are not equipped to deal with gang violence, which reinforces the need for a police presence that can work with educators to identify early warning signs of gang activity, interact with students, instructors and the community, and serve as a needed resource.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has in recent weeks promised additional state resources for law enforcement to combat gang violence across the state.

Rochelle had lost a brother to gang violence and was working hard for a better life.

As the father of two daughters and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe haven for young people in a neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community.

The series juggles police brutality, systemic racism, black youth culture, gang violence, and black parenting with aplomb, and all topics feel entirely new to The CW but also necessary for the network, where it can be paired with an equally pulpy series like Riverdale.

Following a botched robbery in 1906, in which John Marston was wounded and left for dead by the other gang members, Dutch's increasing violence pushed the members apart until the group was disbanded.

(In Spanish and English with subtitles) Exiled (R for sexuality and graphic violence) Set in Macau in 1998, this highly - stylized mobster saga revolves around a couple of hit men (Francis Ng and Anthony Wong Chau - Sang) dispatched from Hong Kong to execute a renegade member (Nick Cheung) of their gang who's just trying to leave his life of crime behind to settle down with his wife (Josie Ho) and newborn.

OPENING THIS WEEK by Kam Williams For movies opening August 24, 2007 BIG BUDGET FILMS Illegal Tender (R for violence, profanity and sexuality) Rick Gonzalez and Wanda De Jesus co-star in this graphic revenge saga about a college student who chooses to defend his family's honor after a ruthless gang kills his father and forces his mother to flee for her liFor movies opening August 24, 2007 BIG BUDGET FILMS Illegal Tender (R for violence, profanity and sexuality) Rick Gonzalez and Wanda De Jesus co-star in this graphic revenge saga about a college student who chooses to defend his family's honor after a ruthless gang kills his father and forces his mother to flee for her lifor violence, profanity and sexuality) Rick Gonzalez and Wanda De Jesus co-star in this graphic revenge saga about a college student who chooses to defend his family's honor after a ruthless gang kills his father and forces his mother to flee for her lifor her life.

Netflix has released a new trailer for its fantasy action - thriller Bright, which sees director David Ayer (End of Watch, Suicide Squad) directing Will Smith and Joel Edgerton as two LAPD police officers — one human and one orc — who form a most unlikely duo working to keep the mean streets of Los Angeles safe from a sinister underworld filled with gang violence and dark forces at work.

Outlaws and Angels (R for profanity, disturbing sexuality and graphic violence) Western tale of vengeance about the game of cat - and - mouse which ensues after a criminal gang invades the home of a frontier family.