Understanding Gangs and Gang Violence in America examines past, current, and future concerns regarding street and prison gang life in the United States. Author

UNDERSTANDING STREET GANGS offers a unique and pioneering approach to the street and prison gang dilemma and provides both local and national perspective. This

This unique book provides readers with a comprehensive and contemporary perspective on gangs in America. Its current articles, written by national experts in th

The United States has seen rapid proliferation of youth gangs since 1980. During this period, the number of cities with gang problems increased from an estimate

Many people in America think that gang violence is concentrated in the inner cities of New York, Los Many people in America think that gang violence is concentr