Advisor
Debra Lindberg
Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Winter 2011
Subjects
Gangs -- United States -- Research, Violent crimes
Abstract
This report covers information on gangs, gang activity, and gang prevention. The report reveals information such as the history of gangs in the U.S., the definition of “gang,” data on prevalence, persons affected by gang activity, demographics of gangs and their members, criminal activity committed by gangs, gang hierarchical structure, prevention strategies, and effectiveness of gang prevention programs.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/12286
Recommended Citation
Portland State University. Criminology and Criminal Justice Senior Capstone, "Gangs and Gang Activity in America: A Prevention Report" (2011). Criminology and Criminal Justice Senior Capstone Project. 2.
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/12286
Included in
Business Organizations Law Commons, Criminology and Criminal Justice Commons, Juvenile Law Commons, Regional Sociology Commons
Description
Portland State University, Winter 2011 -- Criminology and Criminal Justice Senior Capstone Class:
Rachel Brown, Keith Cokeley, Rebecca Cramer, Heather Crich, Ashley Farnsworth, Heidi Garrison, Wendy Hall, Lindsay Hawker, Yolanda Hines, Amy Hobbs, Kelly Jeffers, Matthew McKinney, Bradley Nutting, Kyle Potter, Robin Slater, Kelly Troeh, Christi Wagner, Paul Woodland, Audrey Wright, Jason Wyatt and Jeff Kerr, Graduate Assistant