discussion of federal policies: countering terrorism

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“Through a combination of diplomatic engagement and foreign assistance, the Department works with foreign government partners to build the capabilities necessary to prevent, degrade, detect, and respond to terrorist threats. ”
from U.S. Department of State

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discussion of federal policies: Combating Drugs and Crime

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“We lead U.S. global engagement to combat human trafficking and support the coordination of anti-trafficking efforts across the U.S. government. The United States follows the widely used “3P” paradigm — prosecution, protection, and prevention — to combat human trafficking worldwide. We also employ a “4th P” — for partnership — as a complementary means to achieve progress across the 3Ps and enlist all segments of society in the fight against modern slavery.”
from U.S. Department of State Policy Issues: Policy Issues

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discussion of federal policies: anti-corruption and transparency

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“Globally, corruption saps economic growth, hinders development, destabilizes governments, undermines democracy, and provides openings for dangerous groups such as criminals, traffickers, and terrorists.”
from — Anti-Corruption and Transparency – United States Department of State. (2024, September 3). United States Department of State. 

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discussion of federal policies

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“We lead U.S. global engagement to combat human trafficking and support the coordination of anti-trafficking efforts across the U.S. government. The United States follows the widely used “3P” paradigm — prosecution, protection, and prevention — to combat human trafficking worldwide. We also employ a “4th P” — for partnership — as a complementary means to achieve progress across the 3Ps and enlist all segments of society in the fight against modern slavery.”
from U.S. Department of State Policy Issues: Policy Issues

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disadvantaged

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“The “economically disadvantaged” is a term used by government institutions in for example allocating free school meals to “a student who is a member of a household that meets the income eligibility guidelines for free or reduced-price meals (less than or equal to 185% of US federal poverty guidelines)”[4][5] or business grants.[6]”
from — Wikipedia contributors. (2024, July 19). Disadvantaged. Wikipedia. 

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at risk

spreading like spores

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