Crime

Obsessive Ex Syndrome Obsessive Ex Syndrome- Information, and true-life stories, on "rejected" stalkers. Stalking and Domestic Violence Stalking and Domestic Violence- Behaviors and patterns, and self-defense information. AWARE Stalking Resources AWARE Stalking Resources- Prevention information including quizzes, tips, safety tools, and techniques. Stalk Victims Information Service Stalk Victims Information Service- Myths about the problem, and resources. Prevalence and Health Consequences of Stalking Prevalence and Health Consequences of Stalking- Article on effects from the Center For Disease Control. National Organization for Victims Assistance (NOVA) National Organization for Victims Assistance (NOVA)- Support for victims of crime. Includes contact details and related links. Forensic Logic Forensic Logic- California-based software company delivering crime analysis solutions to law enforcement professionals in local, state and federal agencies throughout North Americ… German Congress on Crime Prevention German Congress on Crime Prevention- Aims to present and strengthen crime prevention within a broad societal framework. Target groups, partners, management, newsletter. Wikipedia: Yakuza Wikipedia: Yakuza- Article describes the history, rituals and activities of the ethnic Japanese criminal society. Japanese Organized Crime in Australia Japanese Organized Crime in Australia- Excerpt of a 1995 discussion paper by the Australian Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Crime Authority dealing with the history,… Organized Crime Registry: Yakuza Organized Crime Registry: Yakuza- Writer Miyuki Sundara explains the customs and activities of traditional Japanese organized crime. Wikipedia: Triad Wikipedia: Triad- Article on the history, structure and practices of the ethnic Chinese criminal society. Chinese Organized Crime in Australia Chinese Organized Crime in Australia- Excerpt of a 1995 discussion paper by the Australian Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Crime Authority dealing with the history, … Organized Crime and the 21st Century Organized Crime and the 21st Century- Seminar of the University of Hong Kong with a special emphasis on Triads and other criminal entities in and around Asia. Transnational Activities of Chinese Crime Organizations Transnational Activities of Chinese Crime Organizations- Library of Congress 2003 report on Triads and other ethnic Chinese crime groups active throughout the world. The Illuminated Lantern: Triads The Illuminated Lantern: Triads- Feature article separates Triad fact from fiction while exploring the history, organization and initiation of the Chinese criminal groups. Gang Analysis Survey Gang Analysis Survey- National Gang Crime Research Center report on the 1996 survey of municipal police departments in the United States regarding gangs. TIME: L.A.'s Gangs Are Back TIME: L.A.'s Gangs Are Back- Photo essay on Los Angeles' West Side Playboys gang and interview with photographer Robert Yager. Gang and Security Threat Group Awareness Gang and Security Threat Group Awareness- Florida Department of Corrections provides background information and images relating to street gangs. Data is provided for gangs of Chic… National Youth Gang Center National Youth Gang Center- Branch of the Justice Department specializing in gang research. Collection of gang-related news items, state-by-state anti-gang legislation, government… Violent Street Gangs in America Violent Street Gangs in America- Statement of FBI's Steven R. Wiley to Senate Judiciary Committee, 1997. Describes gang structures and practices in various U.S. cities. Street Gangs: The View from the Street Street Gangs: The View from the Street- Do It Now Foundation pamphlet on the history, causes, types and practices of gangs. Includes a short glossary of gang slang. GangResearch GangResearch- Site describes various ethnic and racial gangs in U.S. cities and around the world. Focus is on the gangs of Chicago. Street Gangs Resource Center Street Gangs Resource Center- History and current events relating to gangs, particularly in southern California. Site provides information on Bloods, Crips, Surenos, Wah Chings an… Wikipedia: Prison Gang Wikipedia: Prison Gang- Article defines Security Threat Groups and describes the larger United States gangs. The Problem of Gangs in American Prisons Today The Problem of Gangs in American Prisons Today- Detailed findings from the 2004 Prison Gang Survey. Inside Pelican Bay Inside Pelican Bay- Activities of prison gangsters within an infamous California penal institution. Explores methods used by incarcerated gang leaders to influence events beyond t… Texas Prison Gangs Texas Prison Gangs- A study of the eleven Security Threat Groups identified by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Prison Gangs - Gang and Security Threat Group Awareness Prison Gangs - Gang and Security Threat Group Awareness- Florida Department of Corrections information on major gangs: Neta, Aryan Brotherhood, Black Guerilla Family, Mexican Mafi… NPR : Gangs Reach Out of Prison to Commit Crimes NPR : Gangs Reach Out of Prison to Commit Crimes- Report on organized criminal groups within California's prison system and the ability of those groups to project power outside of… Wikipedia: Outlaws Motorcycle Club Wikipedia: Outlaws Motorcycle Club- Article describes the history, membership, identifiers and activities of the international organization. Wikipedia: Hells Angels Wikipedia: Hells Angels- Article describes the history, organization and alleged criminal activities of the motorcycle club. Wikipedia: Bandidos Wikipedia: Bandidos- Article discusses the history, organization and activities of the international outlaw motorcycle club. Hells Angels Hells Angels- International Hells Angels motorcycle club official website. Site provides club history, photographs, video and an FAQ. The 419 Coalition The 419 Coalition- Devoted to fighting the advance money scam, in which victims are offered millions for allowing an even greater sum to be deposited in their bank account, but en… Wikipedia: Advance Fee Fraud Wikipedia: Advance Fee Fraud- Article relating to the criminal racket known as the Nigerian Money Transfer Fraud or 419 Scam. Combating International Crime in Africa Combating International Crime in Africa- Text of a 1998 hearing before the U.S. House Committee on International Relations. Discussions relate to Nigerian drug trafficking and fra… Nigerian Crime Network Nigerian Crime Network- Writer David Simcox explains how an African transnational criminal entity takes advantage of American lax security safeguards. Nigerian Crime Nigerian Crime- Law enforcement official Jonathon Winer's 1996 testimony before a House Subcommittee on the subject of Nigerian transnational criminal enterprises. Wikipedia: Pablo Escobar Wikipedia: Pablo Escobar- Biography of the Colombian cocaine dealer who ruled the Medellin cartel. Wikipedia: Medellín Cartel Wikipedia: Medellín Cartel- Article on the history of the Colombian drug trafficking organization. Drug Trafficking in Mexico Drug Trafficking in Mexico- Writer Luis Astorga's in-depth assessment of the Mexican narcotics trade. Published on the web by Management of Social Transformations Program of UNESC… Mexico On The Edge: The Drug Cartel Threat Mexico On The Edge: The Drug Cartel Threat- Albuquerque Journal's 1997 special report on the rise of narcotics trafficking organizations in Mexico. PBS Frontline: Colombian Drug Cartels PBS Frontline: Colombian Drug Cartels- Information on South American drug trafficking provided by a PBS news program. Terrorism-Drug Connection Terrorism-Drug Connection- Writer Mark S. Steinitz chronicles the relationship between terrorist groups, drug cartels and government agencies in Latin America's Andean region. Narco-terrorism Narco-terrorism- Outlines the history of drug cartels in Colombia and their violent struggles with government. Vory v Zakone (Thieves-in-Law) Vory v Zakone (Thieves-in-Law)- Feed providing Russian organized crime news stories generated by the Prime Crime service. Vory v Zakone (Thieves-in-Law) Vory v Zakone (Thieves-in-Law)- Prime Crime News Agency reports on the Russian organized crime elite. Wikipedia: Russian Mafia Wikipedia: Russian Mafia- Article describes the composition, history and activities of the transnational criminal organization. PBS Frontline: Mafia Power Play PBS Frontline: Mafia Power Play- Report on the involvement of the Russian Mafiya with professional hockey. Interviews with NHL players, government agency reports, a biography of t…