1. How common are kidnapping and robberies in the U.S & Dominican Republic?

2. 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.

3. United States Crime Statistics

4. Statistics Detroit, Michigan 2013 Common Crimes Mugged or robbed Vandalism/theft Assault & Armed robbery Poor enforcement

5. Dominican Republic Statistics

6. Statistics Common Crimes House robbery Car Theft Physical attacking Vandalism Assault & Armed robbery Express Kidnapping (Major current issue) Santo Domingo

7. 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

8. 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?

9. 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?

10. Extra Info Common Crimes Breaking into homes Assault Robberies Physical Attackings - City where I’m from

11. My Personal Experience Passengers- Taxi Driver, Grandfather, Mother Location- AmecaAmeca, State Of Mexico

12. How does this relate to The Garcia Girls?

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