What Is a Gang? Definitions - National Institute of Justice
Oct 27, 2011 · There is no universally agreed-upon definition of "gang" in the United States. Gang, youth gang and street gang are terms widely and often interchangeably used in …
Gangs and Gang Crime - National Institute of Justice
On this page, find links to articles, awards, events, publications, and multimedia related to gangs and gang crime.
Changing Course: Preventing Gang Membership - National …
Jan 1, 2019 · The Attractions of Gangs In a Changing Course chapter on the attractions of gangs, Carl S. Taylor and Pamela R. Smith discuss what the evidence shows about factors that, for …
Gangs vs. Extremists: Solutions for Gangs May Not Work Against ...
Oct 26, 2020 · Much is known about the workings of criminal gangs and traits of gang members, and much of that knowledge has informed community-focused anti-gang programs. It was long …
What are the gang names and locations in Arizona? - Answers
Nov 15, 2024 · There are alot of gangs in Arizona. Not Only in Phx and Tucson but in alot of the smaller towns around Az. Here are some. Phoenix AZ: PlayBoy Sureños X3 Mexican Brown …
What gangs are in lake elsinore? - Answers
Nov 12, 2024 · Oh, dude, Lake Elsinore isn't exactly known for its gang scene. You're more likely to run into a group of ducks crossing the road than a gang turf war. But hey, if you're really …
Using Restrictive Housing to Manage Gangs in U.S. Prisons
Jun 30, 2018 · Gangs remain one of the more formidable issues that corrections officials face in managing prisons. About 200,000 of the 1.5 million people incarcerated in the U.S. are …
Overview of Gangs and Gang Crime - National Institute of Justice
Oct 27, 2011 · Gang members engage in a higher level of serious and violent crime than their non-gang-involved peers. Research about gangs is often intertwined with research about gun …
What Should Be Done in the Community to Prevent Gang-Joining?
Sep 15, 2013 · Learn more about the book and how to get copies. People often overlook communities as a valuable resource in reaching kids who are at risk of joining gangs. One of …
Changing Course: Preventing Youth From Joining Gangs
Sep 15, 2013 · Written by some of the nation’s top criminal justice and public health researchers, Changing Course offers evidence-based principles that can halt the cascading impact of …