The Threat From Crime
Crime is increasing in Costa Rica and U.S. citizens are frequent victims. While petty theft is the main problem, armed robberies have...
Guatemala - Health
Key Notes: Health coverage has been estimated to be low, with more than 40% of the population receiving no access to health care...
Childhood Physical Abuse and Adult Criminality: The Effect of These Childhood Experiences in Increas
Abstract Physical abuse is the second most common form of cruelty against children. This purpose of this article is to determine whether...
Crime in Ecuador
Crime rates in Ecuador Level of crime 59.92 Moderate Crime increasing in the past 3 years 55.47 Moderate Worries home broken and...
Staying Safe in Ecuador
Latest U.S State Department Advisory The U.S. Department of State regularly issues travel advisories from countries around the world....
Proposal for anti-crime tax to strengthen Guatemala's weak judicial system sparks debate
GUATEMALA CITY – A proposal to establish a temporary anti-crime tax is drawing mixed opinions in Guatemala, where the justice system is...
MS-13
The Mara Salvatrucha, or MS13, is perhaps the most notorious street gang in the Western Hemisphere. While it has its origins in the poor,...
Crime and Safety in Belize
Belize is an increasingly popular eco-tourism destination, but while the jungles and cayes of Belize are beautiful, crime is a serious...
Male Antisocial Behavior and Psychological Development: “Growing Up” and its Impact on Aggressive Co
Abstract A growing body of research, investigating stimuli that increase the risk of antisocial behavior, has emerged; however, an...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Potential Issues and Treatment Implications Regarding the Counseling
“During some period of their lives, approximately 7.8% of Americans will experience post-traumatic stress disorder, with women (10.4%)...
