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Journal of Gang ResearchVolume: 16Issue: 4Dated: Summer 2009Pages: 1-14
Jennifer J.
Adams; Jesenia M. Pizarro
This profile of the MS-13 (Mara Salvatrucha 13) gang addresses its origin, gang-member characteristics, organization, criminality, and criminal justice polices that have targeted MS-13.
MS-13 was formed by Salvadoran immigrants that came to the United States in order to escape the civil war in their home country.
Some of its members were trained in guerilla warfare and the use of military weapons. The gang is well-organized and is heavily involved in lucrat