Abstract
This paper addresses the need that individuals feel to belong to various groups. Through extensive research and informed opinion by some of the best experts in the related field, the paper will begin by defining the term "group" followed by the salient features of all groups and the reasons why people form as well as join groups. Hence, the psychological impact of a strong sense of belongingness will be studied and observed.

Abstract
This paper explains that, although not one organized and unified group, the formal name of the group, "Crips Street Gang" or "Crips", denotes several loosely connected, extremely violent sub-sets of street gangs, who have broken almost every law, that are located not only in its place of origin but also nationally and internationally. Next, the author reviews their history, activities, court trials, investigative techniques used against them, the agencies involved and the role of the media. The paper concludes by evaluating if the Saint Leo University's (SLU) core values of excellence, community, respect, personal development, responsible stewardship and integrity should be applied to law enforcement.

Table of Contents:
Table of Contents
Name of Group
Year Formed or Acknowledged the Crips Street Gang Began
History of the Gang
Current Activities of the Gang
Significant Court Trials of the Gang or Significant Members
Investigative Techniques or Laws That Could be Used against the Gang
Agencies Primarily Involved in Combating the Gang
Media Treatment of the Crips Street Gang
Discussion of SLU Core Values in Relation to the Topic
How are the Actions Involved in Organized Crime Enforcement Embodied or Reflected in the SLU Core Values?
Would Adoption or Implementation of the Core Values Improve the Performance, Quality, or Integrity of law Enforcement against Organized Crime? Why?

From the Paper
"Homicide and assault for the Crips are mostly done in retribution for offenses made against the group or to silence people who have witnessed some of the more dastardly and criminal act of Crips members. Auto theft and burglary may provide some easy cash but do not really provide the large cash or windfall revenue. Thus, the sale of illegal and prohibited substances became the bread and butter of the gang to the point that distribution of these did not remain only at street level but went national as well. This is especially true when the crack or rock cocaine entered the market in the 1980s.
"When crack became the illicit drug of choice by the users, the demand suddenly outpaced the available supply especially since crack users are not those merely belonging to the lower classes but spread into various social classes. Crack crossed all racial, economic and social barriers. It was not only attractive in the ghetto, but it was equally, if not more attractive, to those living in the suburbs. This drug was an instant money maker for these street gangs. With this new kind of market and large demographic area to supply, the Crips started to innovate and improve their means of selling and distribution."

Tags:bandanas cribs belongingness, undercover agents, implementation

Abstract
This paper takes an in-depth look at the African-American adolescent male in relation to education and more specifically, college attendance.
This paper reviews historically, the trend of the African-American adolescent male in terms of education, as well as the factors that influenced these trends. This paper also relates these trends to Abraham Maslow theory of personality known as Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Contents:
Introduction
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Summary of Methodology
Organization of the Study
Literature Review
Methodology
Research Findings
Conclusions
Appendices
Table 2
Table 3
Vital Statistics

From the Paper
"There are many different opinions and approaches when it comes to the issue of how to best motivate African-American adolescent males to attend college. However, many efforts focus primarily on retention strategies rather than recruitment strategies.
The dismal college graduation rate of African-American students is a national crisis. When it comes to statistics of graduation rates for African-American males, these numbers are lower than any other demographic group, with the exception of Hispanics.

This study has significance for practice in improving the percentages of African American males who attend college, as well as for future research in college education.
The data collected from this study might be useful to African American high school students, parents of African Americans in high school, teachers, admissions representative, social workers, and educational leaders."

Tags:Self-actualization, Need, Physiological, Safety, Love, belongingness, Esteem