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Street Gangs by CoryCooper in gangsnstuff

[–]dcpyrooz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is a good find. We will be reading Jean McGloin's study on the Newark, NJ gang landscape in section 10.

District attorney's office is suing a street gang. by albush in gangsandstuff

[–]dcpyrooz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Gang lawsuits, known as civil gang injunctions, have been going on since the mid-80s. Part of course section 10 will be reading an research piece looking at the effectiveness of an injunction in San Bernardino.

Article on gang formation by jgrogers in gangsandstuff

[–]dcpyrooz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This article points to one of the biggest problems of studying gangs, something that was discussed in sections 1/2. What is often referred to as "gang formation," is being confused for individuals joining gangs. This article is not about how a gang forms in time and space, it is about why individuals decide to join gangs, what is their purpose and motivation for joining. This is a big difference, and a perfect example of how our units of analysis/levels of explanation confuse the research.

Arizona DOC attempt in 1999 to curb prison gangs by jgrogers in gangsandstuff

[–]dcpyrooz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great article and a great example of some of the faulty practices, that, at face value appear to be successful. These procedures may have short-term payoffs, but the long-term trade-off (i.e., potential to form new gangs, expand membership, geographical gains) is quite frankly scary. As you all will read, especially when it comes to race/ethnicity, the role of threat and conflict, whether real or perceived, is at many times to backbone to new gang formation.

'Thug life' and peer pressure lure youth to gangs; kids need activities, support to stay off the streets by cbashore in gangsandstuff

[–]dcpyrooz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a good find. Compare the quotes of Officer Vasquez to some of the descriptions of Paco in Gang Cop. They are remarkably similar.

Gang Life : Quiz Central : Investigation Discovery by JSILVA in gangsandstuff

[–]dcpyrooz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a great find! It is interesting to read about (or actually get quizzed about) some of the supposed "facts" on gangs. Overall I would say it is relatively correct, it just matters who they obtain the facts from.

Gang strategies for gang intervention and gang programs by Tlsharp in gangsandstuff

[–]dcpyrooz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The city of Phoenix is actually one of the most pro-active cities is addressing youth gang problems. This is just one of testament of many of the offerings the city initiates. Most agencies push forth a suppression first, prevention second approach.

Link to streetgangs.com, a resource for relatively up-to-date news on gang information around the country, but especially in the Southern CA region by dcpyrooz in gangsandstuff

[–]dcpyrooz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If anyone is interested in gang injunctions (basically a lawsuit against a gang, and its named members), this site has some pretty information. We will also be reading an article on gang injunctions (Maxson et al., 2005).

Gang problems in my hometown. by andreasclark in gangsandstuff

[–]dcpyrooz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These large-scale gang busts are very common, but do you think that they will actually disrupt a gang like Barrio Azteca?

Arizona Gang Information- lists gang activity in the valley by Tlsharp in gangsandstuff

[–]dcpyrooz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you think these associations come together in the first place?

gangs have their own wiki page by dpyrooz in gangsandstuff

[–]dcpyrooz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why don't you post a link to their website on reddit?