Citation

Sule DD. J. Gang Res. 2005; 12(4): 1-23.

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(Copyright © 2005, National Gang Crime Research Center)

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Abstract

This study was an examination of specific correlates of Hispanic female juvenile gang involvement with regards to five domains: family, peers, community, school and individual characteristics. The data used were from a larger study, the National Evaluation of Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) program 1995-1999. Out of this dataset of 5,935 respondents, 114 identified themselves as Hispanic female gang members. These subjects were all 8th graders, from 11 urban environments. They provided responses regarding their beliefs about why Hispanic adolescents join gangs, their opinion of gangs, their personal characteristics and social circumstances. The data were analyzed using measures of central tendency, other descriptive statistics and logistic regression to describe the circumstances of Hispanic female gang membership. The most significant predictors were peer influence, individual deviance and a positive attitude toward gangs.

Keywords: Juvenile justice