The Impact of Gang Formation on Local Patterns of Crime
Research has demonstrated that even after controlling for individual level attributes, individuals who join gangs commit more crimes than do nongang members. Furthermore, the offending level of gang members is higher when they report being active members of the gang. Therefore, gang membership clear...
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| Language: | English |
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2007
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Journal of research in crime and delinquency
Year: 2007, Volume: 44, Issue: 2, Pages: 208-237 |
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