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13. Apr. 2024 · Gang, a group of persons, usually youths, who share a common identity and who generally engage in criminal behavior. In contrast to the criminal behavior of other youths, the activities of gangs are characterized by some level of organization and continuity over time.
25. Jan. 2020 · The Serious Violence Strategy ( HM Government, 2018) blames rising youth violence on ‘county lines’ drugs gangs, who export systemic violence to new markets, and social media, which glamorises gang life, escalates gang tensions, and normalises weapon carrying.
- James Densley, Ross Deuchar, Simon Harding
- 2020
7. Sept. 2021 · Abstract. Gang research has spanned nearly a century. In that time, we have learned that gang membership increases the chances of involvement in homicide as a victim or offender. The violence that embroils gang life, both instrumental and symbolic, often has consequences.
- Jose Antonio Sanchez, Scott H. Decker, David C. Pyrooz
- 2021
13. Okt. 2016 · In spite of criminal justice efforts to deter gang membership, gangs appear to be flourishing. This leaves justice systems struggling to devise effective strategies to deter gangs and reduce their impact on communities. This chapter outlines a number of gang...
- Jane L. Wood, Emma Alleyne, Hayley Beresford
- 2016
15. Nov. 2023 · Violent Crime and Racketeering Section. Organized Crime. About Violent Gangs. Gangs are associations of three or more individuals who adopt a group identity in order to create an atmosphere of fear or intimidation.
Who We Are. The National Gang Center (NGC) is a project funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
A. Javier Treviño. Chapter. Get access. Cite. Summary. Gangs are a social problem because of the violence they cause in communities and because of the long-term deleterious effects that membership has on individuals who belong to gangs.
