Society sees gangs as being tightly-knit organizations that are out to make profits through crime sprees and drug deals. However, society's perception may not be accurate. Gang laws around the nation are drastically extending the prison sentences of criminals who are believed to be gang members. But how do we really know when a crime is gang-related or whether the perpetrator was in a gang? With over fifty years experience working with gang members in and out of prison, Dr. Lewis Yablonski introduces you to the gang world. ...
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Society sees gangs as being tightly-knit organizations that are out to make profits through crime sprees and drug deals. However, society's perception may not be accurate. Gang laws around the nation are drastically extending the prison sentences of criminals who are believed to be gang members. But how do we really know when a crime is gang-related or whether the perpetrator was in a gang? With over fifty years experience working with gang members in and out of prison, Dr. Lewis Yablonski introduces you to the gang world. Through his research he will explain the various types of gangs, gang behavior and the six catagories of gang members. Helpful to defense attorneys, prosecuting attorneys, police and psychologists, this text will provide you with insights into gangs and gang behavior and will help you identify when a gang-related crime has been committed or when it's a case of juvenile delinquency.
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