Gang prevalence, proliferation, and migration -- Gang crime patterns -- Six major gang control programs -- Individual-level context : risk factors for joining gangs -- Gang structures and group processes -- Community contexts -- Multiple goals for gang control programs and policies -- A model for policy choices
Summary
Provides a critical examination of knowledge about gangs and major gang control programs across the nation. This book focuses on gang proliferation and crime patterns, and highlights known risk factors that lead to youths joining gangs and to gang formation within communities. It is useful for criminologists social workers, and policy makers
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-296) and index
