Organized Crime within the Bloods

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This paper provides information about the African-American criminal gang, the Bloods. The paper details the Bloods' origins, activities, special language, manner of communication, mode of appearance and dress codes, as well as their initiation rites, ethical code and rules, and organizational structure. The paper also relates the gangs' eventual extension into drug dealings.

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"Some gang members even throw nice parties to try and lure new clients in. At the party the new client will be offered a free hit of crack cocaine. The gang member knows that usually after their first hit they become hooked. And by doing this they now have a new client .They will do just about anything to ensure the distribution and sale of their narcotics to keep bringing in the money."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Delone, Miriam, Cassia Spohn, and Samuel Walker. The Color of Justice Race, Ethnicity, and Crime in America. 3rd Ed. California: Wadsworth, 2004.
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• Document. Columbia College. Lib., MI. 23 Sept 2007. <http://proxy01.ccis.edu:2057/us/1nacademic/frame.do?tokenkey=rsh...>.
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