Bibliograph

Gangs in America's communities, James C. Howell, National Gang Center, Elizabeth Griffiths, Rutgers University

Type

Label

Gangs in America's communities, James C. Howell, National Gang Center, Elizabeth Griffiths, Rutgers University

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-299) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Gangs in America's communities

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

904801238

Responsibility statement

James C. Howell, National Gang Center, Elizabeth Griffiths, Rutgers University

Table Of Contents

Preface -- Acknowledgments -- History of gangs in the United States -- Myths and realities of youth gangs -- Defining gangs and gang members -- Macro-level theories and modern-day applications -- Micro-level theories : gang involvement as a developmental pathway -- Girls and gangs -- National gang problem trends : 1996 to 2009 -- Urban gangs and violence -- What works : gang prevention -- What works in a comprehensive gang program approach -- Glossary -- References -- Index -- About the authors

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