Gangs

Overview

What Encourages Gang Behavior?(At Issue). 2002. Hot Topics Table.

Gangs. (Opposing Viewpoints). 2001. Hot Topics Table.

Teens At Risk. (Opposing Viewpoints). 1999. Hot Topics Table.

Juvenile Crime. (Opposing Viewpoints). 1997. Hot Topics Table.

"Declining Crime Rates". CQ Researcher.1997. P. 289+. Hot Topics Table.

Gangs: a Reference Handbook. (Contemporary World Issues). 1996. Hot Topics Table

"Preventing Juvenile Crime". CQ Researcher. 1996. P 217+. Hot Topics Table.

Specific Resources

Streetgangs.com
Alejandro Alonso, a USC graduate, provides information on Blood and Crip gangs in Los Angeles, as well as gang graffiti, a bibliography of further resources, and links to related sites.

Street Gang Dynamics
Provides an overview of gangs and interpretation of graffiti. Created by Steve Nawojczyk, nationally known gang researcher.

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