| Description |
281 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Section one : The reports. In my own backyard ... -- A new dilemma -- Real tales from the dark-side -- Section two : The scope of the problem. A brief history of the affluent gang -- Unholy union -- The predictable gang profile -- The missing protector factor -- Ivan Rock : football hooligan -- The payoff : three cures youths seek -- From reggae to skin -- Subculture gangs : similar inspiration points in the US and Europe -- Section three : Gang types and their activities. Delinquent gangs -- Ideological gangs part I : overview, history, and hate gang variants -- Ideological gangs part II : present European and future American trends -- Occultic gangs -- Section four : Gang intervention and prevention. "Are you a dragon?" : Will's story -- Why youths disengage from gangs -- Helping youths disengage from gangs -- Prevention part I : obstacles, pitfalls, and some success -- Prevention part II : a strategy that will work -- Epilogue -- Notes -- Index -- Other materials. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Subject |
Juvenile delinquents.
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Gangs.
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Suburban crimes.
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Urban youth.
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Social groups.
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| ISBN |
0963910310 cloth $19.95 |
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