Citation

Howell JC. Crime Delinq. 1994; 40(4): 495-515.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0011128794040004002

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Current knowledge of street gangs and related crime is limited. Media reports would have us believe that they account for the recent increase in juvenile violence; that they are spreading, mostly through establishment of satellite operations in other cities; that they have become extensively involved in drug trafficking; and that they are actively expanding these operations to other cities. This article reviews recent gang studies that shed light on the above assertions and increase our knowledge of gangs. Program and research implications for federal, state, and local entities along with recommended next steps are offered.

Language: en