Other editions of book Teen Decisions - Gangs

Gangs have existed in the United States since the mid-1800s. Today, the increasing use of guns has made gang violence more deadly for members and others. This volume explores the consequences of gang violence, the problem of gangs in rural and suburban America, and the means to reduce gang activity. (20030501)

Whether in the inner city or the suburbs, gang membership among young people is an increasingly prevalent problem. The chapters in this anthology include an overview of the history of gangs in America, an examination of different types of gangs, portraits of gang life, and various anti-gang intervention methods.

Gangs have existed in the United States since the mid-1800s. Today, the increasing use of guns has made gang violence more deadly for members and others. This volume explores the consequences of gang violence, the problem of gangs in rural and suburban America, and the means to reduce gang activity.

Whether in the inner city or the suburbs, gang membership among young people is an increasingly prevalent problem. The chapters in this anthology include an overview of the history of gangs in America, an examination of different types of gangs, portraits of gang life, and various anti-gang intervention methods.

Gangs have existed in the United States since the mid-1800s. Today, the increasing use of guns has made gang violence more deadly for members and others. This volume explores the consequences of gang violence, the problem of gangs in rural and suburban America, and the means to reduce gang activity.

Read a diverse collection of personal narratives about gangs. Provides information to broaden and balance readers? exposure to current issues.