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How common are kidnapping and robberies in the U.S & Dominican Republic?. Thesis. Kidnapping and robberies occur worldwide on a daily basis, victims can include people like us. Kidnap- To take away/detain by force in demand of something valuable
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How common are kidnapping and robberies in the U.S & Dominican Republic?
Thesis • Kidnapping and robberies occur worldwide on a daily basis, victims can include people like us. • Kidnap- To take away/detain by force in demand of something valuable • Robbery- The crime of stealing: Money, property or the crime of robbing a person or place.
Statistics Detroit, Michigan 2013 Common Crimes • Mugged or robbed • Vandalism/theft • Assault & Armed robbery • Poor enforcement
Statistics Common Crimes • House robbery • Car Theft • Physical attacking • Vandalism • Assault & Armed robbery • Express Kidnapping (Major current issue) Santo Domingo
Memorable Kidnapping • CIA Agent • Worked in New York City • Was in opposition of Rafael Trujillo • Wrote a book “The Age Of Trujillo” • Disappeared/Kidnapped on March 12, 1956 Jesus De Galindez
Activity • Situation #1: You’re driving your car down a street at night, suddenly an unknown vehicle comes across in front of your car & stops you.You see a stranger approach your car with a weapon & you’re now in an assault robbery situation. • What would your reaction be? • What would you do?
Activity • Situation #2: You’re walking around the neighborhood block late at night- out of nowhere a man in a van comes out & physically assaults you & takes you into his van. He has a weapon to threaten you, & are tied from your hands. You have just been kidnapped. • What would be going through your mind during that moment? • Do you ever have a fear of being kidnapped when going out around your area?
Extra Info Common Crimes • Breaking into homes • Assault Robberies • Physical Attackings - City where I’m from
My Personal Experience • Passengers- Taxi Driver, Grandfather, Mother • Location- AmecaAmeca, State Of Mexico