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Author | : James C. Howell |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 22 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Law |
ISBN | : |
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.
Author | : Michael M. Leonard |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 63 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781425161859 |
This book unveils the secrets of gangs, their language, hand signs and graffiti. It explores techniques to combat gang recruitment in schools, churches, and communities from a Christian perspective.
Author | : Valerie Wiener |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 1999-11-30 |
Genre | : Family & Relationships |
ISBN | : 0313032459 |
Gangs have spread throughout the entire sector of society, and what was once viewed as an inner-city problem can now be found everywhere, including suburbia. This guide for teenagers, their families, and impacted communities addresses the youth gang issue in understandable, manageable terms. Quotes from teens themselves provide valuable insight into the problems that can cause kids to join gangs: absent parents, the need for excitement or to belong to a group, following in the footsteps of family members who are involved in gangs. These factors and others are explored (including an examination of the workings of the adolescent mind), and sound solutions are suggested to help kids resist gang membership. Four distinct sections bring into focus the topic of youth gangs and ways to prevent kids from joining them. Part I describes many basic issues and needs all teens and pre-teens have in common and how these relate to gangs. Part II addresses how and why certain young people enter and sometimes exit gang alliances. Part III focuses on how several integral components of the teen's life and community can work together to resolve youths' involvement with gangs. Part IV analyzes the critical influence of families and the teens themselves as they approach important life choices. Wiener's unique approach includes suggestions and comments from the young people themselves to try to bridge the gap between themselves and the adults in their lives.
Author | : C. Ronald Huff |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 8 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Children and violence |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Finn-Aage Esbensen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 12 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Crime prevention |
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Author | : Randall G. Shelden |
Publisher | : Cengage Learning |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2013-06-25 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 9781133049562 |
This comprehensive and widely respected survey of the literature on gangs and gang activities in America includes theoretical perspectives on why gangs exist, gang typologies, descriptions of gang activities, and various intervention strategies for dealing with gangs. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Author | : Katherine De Vito |
Publisher | : Springer Nature |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 2021-10-30 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 3030829146 |
This book delves deep into the hidden population of former gang members who share their positive and negative experiences of being gang members. Their stories of violence, hopelessness, despair, and loneliness also offer a seed of hope – they contain the building blocks for prevention. By understanding why they each turned to gangs, how they turned to gangs, and what went wrong for some along their pathways during childhood, as well as how and why they chose to leave the gang lifestyle, we can begin to put the pieces together and understand tools for gang prevention. Schools are in the unique position to become an oasis or a safe haven for a child in a world that does not otherwise feel safe to them. School staff members can step in and become consistent people in a child’s life. They can help to identify at-risk youth and intervene, facilitating a change in path away from gang membership. This book discusses how schools and staff can be instrumental in gang prevention and outlines warning signs and risk and protective factors for gang involvement. It also talks about components of gang prevention programs in schools. Additional topics explored include: Theories of Gang Involvement Lack of Family Consistency: Relating Attachment Theory with Gang Involvement “Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Unity:" Gangs as Replacement Family "No Other Option:" The Role of Social Environment "Death, Jail, or a Turnaround:" Making the Decision to Disengage A Piece About Trauma-Informed Practice Authored by a school social worker who has an insider's perspective on working in a school, Gang Prevention in Schools is a useful resource that gives a humanistic view of former gang members. The book will engage readers in the fields of psychology, social work, education and educational administration, and criminal justice, as well as have potential appeal to a lay audience due to the richness of the stories and interviews.
Author | : Julie Johnson |
Publisher | : Raintree |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780739832363 |
Personal stories by current and former gang members provide insight into why people join gangs, and offer information on evaluating groups, finding a sense of belonging, and avoiding bullying and peer pressure.
Author | : James C. Howell |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
Total Pages | : 613 |
Release | : 2015-03-04 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1483379736 |
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.
Author | : Curtis Branch |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 253 |
Release | : 2013-06-17 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 1134870949 |
Published in 1998, Adolescent Gangs is a valuable contribution to the field of Counseling and School Therapy.