Understanding MS-13: Recent Research Findings and Policy Implications

Recent research by Kenneth Sebastian Leon, PhD, explores ongoing developments and future considerations related to the transnational criminal capacity of MS-13. The study assesses the rhetoric versus reality surrounding MS-13, highlighting the need for action and self-assessment. It delves into topics like gang discourse, moral panics, racism, and the implications of policies like the Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act (H.R. 3697) on MS-13-related violence. Integrating crimmigration with community policing and harm reduction emerges as a key consideration in tackling MS-13 issues.

• MS-13
• Research
• Transnational Crime
• Policy Implications
• Gang Violence

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1. Research Bites on MS-13: Ongoing Developments & Future Considerations Kenneth Sebastian Leon, PhD 12 April 2018 Arizona State University

2. This Might Sound Familiar Assessing the Transnational Criminal Capacity of MS-13 in the U.S. and El Salvador (2013-R2-CX- 0013) Research Design = 4-3-2-2-1* 4 Years 3 Research Sites 2 Populations 2 Instruments 1 heck of a challenge!

3. Two Major Themes 1) Rhetoric =/= Reality 2) Call to action: Check Ourselves (Before We Wreck Ourselves) 10/2/2024 3

4. (1) Trumped Up Discourse Gang Discourse & Moral Panics (Cohen 1972; McCorckle & Miethe 1998) Racism and Governing Through Crime (Simon 2007; Calavita 1996; Lipset 1993) Crimmigration + Making Up Gangs (Fraser & Atkinson 2014; Hackett 2004; Jacobs 2009; Kennedy 2009; Jacobs 2009) 10/2/2024 4

5. (2) Are we taking our pills as prescribed? Displacement Reconsidered: H.R. 3697: Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act MS-13 related violence and instability as U.S. exports Integrating crimmigration with community policing and harm reduction https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3697