Gangs in America's communities / James C. Howell.

Author/creator Howell, James C.
Format Book
Publication InfoThousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE Publications, ©2012.
Descriptionxix, 347 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents History of gangs in the United States -- Myths and realities of youth gangs -- Defining gangs and gang members -- Early gang theories and modern-day applications -- Gang involvement as a developmental trajectory -- Girls and gangs -- National gang problem trends : 1996 to 2009 -- Urban gangs and violence -- What works : gang prevention -- What works : a comprehensive gang program model.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011037034
ISBN9781412979535 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1412979536 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HV6439.U5 H679 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold