Oct 27, 2011 · There is no universally agreed-upon definition of "gang" in the United States. Gang, youth gang and street gang are terms widely and often interchangeably used in …

On this page, find links to articles, awards, events, publications, and multimedia related to gangs and gang crime. Articles Published by NIJ The Fight Against Rampant Gun Violence: Data …

Oct 27, 2011 · Research about gangs is often intertwined with research about gun violence and drug crime. It is clear that gangs, guns, drugs and violence are interconnected.[1] Gang …

Sep 15, 2013 · Strategies to lessen these attractions must be similarly diverse. By understanding the attraction of gangs for young people, practitioners and policymakers can adopt better …

Sep 15, 2013 · Girls join gangs in large numbers; therefore, some prevention efforts should address gender-specific concerns. NIJ and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …

Nov 20, 2024 · Hmong gangs are known to be active in gang presence. Some Hmong gangs are: - Menace of Destruction (M.O.D) 301, nationwide Hmong gang that are active in Milwaukee …

Oct 26, 2020 · Much is known about the workings of criminal gangs and traits of gang members, and much of that knowledge has informed community-focused anti-gang programs. It was long …

Nov 26, 2024 · In Albuquerque, New Mexico, there are several gangs that operate within the city. Some of the prominent gangs include the Surenos, the Norteños, the Aryan Brotherhood, and …

Jun 30, 2018 · Gangs remain one of the more formidable issues that corrections officials face in managing prisons. About 200,000 of the 1.5 million people incarcerated in the U.S. are …

Oct 31, 2011 · Criminal justice agencies use a variety of strategies to combat gang-related crime. Prevention Prevention refers to services, programs or activities designed to prevent people …