Street gang patterns and policies
Klein, Malcolm W.
creator
Maxson, Cheryl Lee.
text
enk
Oxford
Oxford University Press
2006
monographic
eng
1 online resource (viii, 310 p.) : ill., maps.
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.
specialized
Malcolm W. Klein, Cheryl L. Maxson.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Gangs
United States
Gangs
United States
Prevention
Juvenile delinquency
United States
Prevention
HV6439.U5 K585 2006
364.10660973
Studies in crime and public policy
9780199943340 (ebook) :
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195163445.001.0001
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195163445.001.0001
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