Street gang patterns and policies [electronic resource] / Malcolm W. Klein, Cheryl L. Maxson. Klein, Malcolm W. Maxson, Cheryl Lee. Gangs United States. Gangs United States Prevention. Juvenile delinquency United States Prevention. HV6439.U5 K585 2006 364.10660973 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on print version record. 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. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2006. 2006. 2006 Text 1 online resource (viii, 310 p.) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195163445.001.0001 eng Studies in crime and public policy Studies in crime and public policy. United States. United States United States