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Youth Gangs

Author : James C. Howell
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Youth Gangs written by James C. Howell and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 1998 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States has seen rapid proliferation of youth gangs since 1980. During this period, the number of cities with gang problems increased from an estimated 286 jurisdictions with more than 2,000 gangs and nearly 100,000 gang members in 1980 (Miller, 1992) to about 4,800 jurisdictions with more than 31,000 gangs and approximately 846,000 gang members in 1996(Moore and Terrett, in press). An 11-city survey of eighth graders found that 9 percent were currently gang members, and 17 percent said they had belonged to a gang at some point in their lives (Esbensen and Osgood, 1997).Other studies reported comparable percentages and also showed that gang members were responsible for a large proportion of violent offenses. In the Rochester site of the OJJDP-funded Program of Research on the Causes and Correlates of Delinquency, gang members (30 percent of the sample) self-reported committing 68 percent of all violent offenses (Thornberry, 1998). In the Denver site, adolescent gang members (14 percent of the sample) self-reported committing 89 percent of all serious violent offenses (Huizinga, 1997). In another study, supported by OJJDP and several other agenciesand organizations, adolescent gang members in Seattle (15 percent of the sample) self-reported involvement in 85 percent of robberies committed by the entire sample (Battin et al., 1998).This Bulletin reviews data and research to consolidate available knowledge on youth gangs that are involved in criminal activity. Following a historical perspective, demographic information ispresented. The scope of the problem is assessed, including gang problems in juvenile detention and correctional facilities. Several issues are then addressed by reviewing gang studies to provide aclearer understanding of youth gang problems.An extensive list of references is provided for further review.

Crime in America--youth Gang Warfare

Author : United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Crime
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (18 download)

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Crime in America--youth Gang Warfare

Author : United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Crime
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 422 pages
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Crime in America, Youth Gang Warfare

Author : United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Crime
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (692 download)

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Crime in America - Youth Gang Warfare

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Total Pages : 270 pages
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Violence by Youth Gangs and Youth Groups in Major American Cities

Author : National Institute for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (121 download)

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Violence by Youth Gangs and Youth Groups as a Crime Problem in Major American Cities

Author : Walter Benson Miller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Violence by Youth Gangs and Youth Groups as a Crime Problem in Major American Cities

Author : Walter Benson Miller
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 96 pages
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Download or read book Violence by Youth Gangs and Youth Groups as a Crime Problem in Major American Cities written by Walter Benson Miller and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Crime in America : Youth Gang Warfare

Author : United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Crime
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 270 pages
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The Youth Gang Problem

Author : Irving A. Spergel
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195357868
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book The Youth Gang Problem written by Irving A. Spergel and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1995-06-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every day there are new stories of gang-related crime: from the proliferation of illegal weapons in the streets and children dealing drugs in their schools, to innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire of never-ending gang wars. Once considered an urban phenomenon, gang violence is permeating American life, spreading to the suburbs and bringing the problem closer to home for much of America. The government, schools, social agencies, and the justice system are conspicuous by their sporadic interest in the subject and have failed to develop effective policies and programs. Existing social support mechanisms and strategies for suppressing violence have often been unsuccessful. And, state and federal policy is largely nonexistent. In The Youth Gang Problem: A Community Approach, Irving Spergel provides a systematic analysis of youth gangs in the United States. Based on research, historical and comparative analysis, and agency documents and the author's extensive first-hand experience, the work explores the gang problem from the perspective of community disorganization, especially population movement, and the plight of the underclass. It examines the factors of gang member personality, gang dynamics, criminal organization, and the influence of family, school, prisons, and politics, as well as the response of criminal justice agencies and community groups. Spergel describes techniques used by social agencies, schools, employment programs, criminal justice agencies, and grass-roots organizations for dealing with gangs, and recommends strategies that emphasize the use of local resources, planning, and collaborative procedures. There is no single strategy and no easy solution to the youth gang problem in the United States. There are, however, substantial steps we can take, and they must be honestly and systematically tested. Offering a practical and alternative approach to a serious social problem, The Youth Gang Problem: A Community Approach is a major and long-awaited contribution to this dilemma. It is required reading for criminal justice personnel, school staff, social workers, policy makers, students and scholars of urban and organizational sociology, and the general reader concerned with the youth gang problem and how to control, intervene, and prevent it.

Gangs in America III

Author : C. Ronald Huff
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 145226421X
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (522 download)

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Download or read book Gangs in America III written by C. Ronald Huff and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2001-11-06 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As communities face ever-growing gang-related problems, Gangs in America III provides the most up-to-date information on the diverse perspectives and complex issues that arise in our efforts to understand, prevent, and control gang violence and crime.

Violence by Youth Gangs and Youth Groups as a Crime Problem in Major American Cities

Author : Walter Blaine Miller
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Violence by Youth Gangs and Youth Groups as a Crime Problem in Major American Cities written by Walter Blaine Miller and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Studying Youth Gangs

Author : James F. Short
Publisher : Rowman Altamira
ISBN 13 : 0759114331
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (591 download)

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Download or read book Studying Youth Gangs written by James F. Short and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2006-05-04 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this absorbing new collection, Short and Hughes and their distinguished coauthors investigate why and how we study youth gangs. Over the last half-century of research by criminologists, sociologists, and gang experts, investigations of gang behavior have become increasingly specialized and isolated from studies of delinquency and deviance. The authors challenge popular and inaccurate definitions of gangs vs. non-gang youth groups, and show how the amazing diversity of gangs_both domestic and international_demands more rigorous study. This book stimulates thinking about valid methods of defining and interpreting gang behavior, in order to better understand delinquent and criminal behaviors, and their control. It is an ideal text for criminal justice, sociology, and social work courses, and a resource for law enforcement, probation and parole practitioners, and public defenders.

Youth Violence in Latin America

Author : G. Jones
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 023010133X
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Youth Violence in Latin America written by G. Jones and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-10-26 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a systematic overview of the contemporary Latin American youth violence phenomenon. The authors focus specifically on youth gangs, juvenile justice issues, and applied research concerns, providing a rounded and balanced exploration of this increasingly important topic.

Youth Violence, Crime, and Gangs

Author : Kathleen Edgar
Publisher : Information Plus
ISBN 13 : 9780787691066
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Youth Violence, Crime, and Gangs written by Kathleen Edgar and published by Information Plus. This book was released on 2004 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents facts, tables, charts, and statistics on several aspects of youth violence and crime in the U.S., covering such topics as gangs, school safety, the juvenile justice system, and whether the U.S. has a culture of violence.

Gangs in America′s Communities

Author : James C. Howell
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1544300247
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Gangs in America′s Communities written by James C. Howell and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[Gangs in America′s Communities] is one of the most comprehensive treatments of gangs in the marketplace. . . . I highly recommend its adoption as you will not be disappointed and, most importantly, neither will your students." —Elvira White-Lewis, Texas A&M University-Commerce Gangs in America′s Communities, Third Edition blends theory with current research to help readers identify essential features associated with youth violence and gangs, as well as apply strategies for gang control and prevention. Authors Dr. James C. Howell and Dr. Elizabeth Griffiths introduce readers to theories of gang formation, illustrate various ways of defining and classifying gangs, and discuss national trends in gang presence and gang-related violence across American cities. They also offer evidence-based strategies for positioning communities to prevent, intervene, and address gang activity. New to the Third Edition: A series of new case studies document the evolution of numerous gangs in large cities, including the community aspect, evolutionary nature, and how cities influence levels of violence. New discussions highlighting the role of social media, insights into how gangs use it to recruit members, and the response from law enforcement. Current nationwide gang trends are discussed to encourage readers to analyze and interpret the most recent statistics for which representative data is available. Updated macro and micro gang theories enable readers to explore a recent encapsulation of leading developmental models. New discussions around female gang members offer readers potentially effective programs for discouraging females from joining gangs—along with highly regarded delinquency prevention and reduction programs that have the potency to be effective in reducing gang crimes among young women. A comprehensive gang prevention, intervention, and suppression program in Multnomah County, Oregon shows how theory was successfully applied to reduce gang activity in a local community. New research on "gang structures" and their rates of crime illustrate the connections between violent crimes and the amount of violent offenders within a gang. Additional discussion of distinguishing features (e.g., typologies) of major gangs, and numerous examples of gang symbols, tattoos, and graffiti has been added to help readers identify and differentiate various types of gangs. Instructors, sign in at study.sagepub.com/howell3e for a Microsoft Word test bank, Microsoft PowerPoint slides, and more!

Gangs in America's Communities

Author : James C. Howell
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1483379736
Total Pages : 613 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (833 download)

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Download or read book Gangs in America's Communities written by James C. Howell and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2015-03-04 with total page 613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gangs in America's Communities offers a comprehensive, up-to-date, and theoretically grounded approach to gangs and associated youth violence. Authors Dr. James C. Howell and Dr. Elizabeth Griffiths introduce readers to the foundations of gang studies through the origins of gangs, definitions and categories of youth/street gangs, transnational as well as prison gangs (and the distinctions between these arguably different types), national trends in gang presence and gang-related violence across American cities, distinguishing attributes of serious street gangs, and myths and realities. Students and instructors will benefit from the Second Edition’s comprehensive treatment of the state of the literature on individual-level causes and consequences of gang membership. Going beyond the traditional topics covered in most texts in the market, this book uniquely describes specific gang patterns, trends, and cultures within a group-based structure while illuminating the most promising avenues for reducing the presence and seriousness of gangs in American communities.