The Problem of Juvenile Gangs : A thoroughly-researched
20 page paper on juvenile delinquency & gangs. Broken down
into sections with subheadings, the writer examines : the
severity of gangs in the inner-city, girls in gangs, Federal
government efforts to curtail gang violence, the philosophy of
the church, the causal factors of such violence, and what can be
done to stop it (citing specific case examples). Bibliography
lists 11 sources. Juvygang.wps

Gang Violence : A 10 page study on gang violence and
juvenile delinquency addressing types of gangs and gang
behaviors, causes, prevention and legal measures that deal with
gangs. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Gangvio.wps

Should Loitering Laws be Used to Curb Gang Violence? :
This 9 page position paper supports the new trend to revive
antiquated loitering laws in order to clean up city streets.
Opposing viewpoints are examined and refuted. Bibliography
lists 3 sources. SA26Loit.wps

How Teens Get Involved in Gangs : In 7 pages, the author
discusses how teens become involved in gangs. Several
sociological theories are mentioned. Bibliography lists 4
sources. PCtgng.wps

Girls in Gangs : A 5 page research paper which examines the
growing number of young girls now participating in gang
activities. The writer demonstrates how commonalities in
background among such girls points to social causal factors
such as abusive home environments. Topics covered include
initiation rituals and specific case studies. Bibliography includes
5 sources. Ggangs.wps

Variations Between Male and Female Gangs :
Gender differences are noted between "boy gangs" and "girl
gangs" in this 11 page analysis which explores gang culture in
America. Motivation and degree of violence are two factors
where differences were apparent. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Gangvar.wps girls in gangs

Street Gangs / A Sociological Examination : A 25 page
paper that discusses the origins and status of gangs in the
United States. This paper provides a working definition of
gangs, discusses the sociological implications of gangs
and relates perceptions from both internal and external
positions. This paper presents the concept that though
gangs do horrific things, they also meet some very
specific sociological and psychological needs for their
members. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Gangs.wps

The Problem of Gangs : In 10 pages the author discusses the
problem of gangs. The problem of gangs is prevalent in today's
society. There are many reasons why so many youths join
gangs. Less than desirable home and family circumstances
compound the youths' problems. They become more vulnerable
to the fascination of gangs. Law enforcement agencies have to
deal with the problems of gangs, and they must act to curtail
that problem. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Probgang.wps

Gangs In California : This 6 page paper focuses on the
methods being used to control youth gang activity in California.
The state of California, with 5,000 different gangs and 250,000
gang members has the largest problem in the country.
Prosecutors and police officials have taken a number of steps in
the last ten years to control the problem. Some methods are
working. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Cagangs.wps

Gangs / Chicago & L.A. : An 8 page research overview of the
social and economic factors affecting the establishment of gangs
in Chicago and Los Angeles, the “political” differences between
the formation of the gangs, expansion of gang territories, and
the differences between law enforcement efforts. The writer
supports the argument that the most effective form of
enforcement has been collusion between law enforcement
agencies and gang communities through several examples.
Bibliography lists 14 sources. Gangprog.wps
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