Gangs in Central America.

Provides background on violent crime and scope of gang problem in Central America. Reviews definition of gangs, transnational gangs, factors exacerbating gang problem, and U.S. deportations to Central America. Discusses country, regional, and multilateral responses to the gang problem; and analyzes...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2009.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Economic assistance. Gangs. Central America. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	Provides background on violent crime and scope of gang problem in Central America. Reviews definition of gangs, transnational gangs, factors exacerbating gang problem, and U.S. deportations to Central America. Discusses country, regional, and multilateral responses to the gang problem; and analyzes U.S. policy with respect to international anti-gang efforts, as well as Congressional policy approaches and concerns.
Item Description:	Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.