Gangs

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1. How Serious Is the Problem of Gangs?

1. Gang Membership Is Increasing / Kevin Johnson

2. Gang Attacks on the Public Are Rare / Adam Foxman

3. Growing Numbers of Girls Are Joining Gangs / Sarah Standing

4. The Problem of Girls in Gangs Has Been Overstated / Joan Smith

5. Responding to Gangs in the School Setting / Michelle Arciaga / Wayne Sakamoto / Errika Fearbry Jones

6. Gangs Are a Growing Problem in the Suburbs / Mary Ellen Flannery

Chapter 2. What Causes Gang Violence?

1. North America's Demand for Illegal Drugs Fosters Gang Violence / Globe / Mail

2. The War on Drugs Fosters Gang Violence / James Murr

3. Poverty Fosters Gang Violence / Kai Wright

4. US Immigration Policy Fosters Gang Violence / Matthew Quirk

5. Many Youths Are Forced to Join Gangs / Kenneth Michaels / Mecca Sykes-Santana / Laurence Snyder

6. A Number of Risk Factors Lead Youths to Join Gangs / James C. Howell

Chapter 3. How Can Gang Violence Be Reduced?

1. Imprisoning Gang Members Reduces Gang Violence Palm Beach Post

2. Imprisonment Is Not the Best Way to Reduce Gang Violence / Claudia D'Allegri / Nina Martinez / Eva Valdivia / Alexia Inigues

3. Children Should Participate in Antigang Programs / Katie S. Wang

4. Parents Should Monitor Their Children for Potential Gang Activity / Monica Springer

5. The Scared Straight Program Reduces Criminal Activity Among Youths / Nick Lehr

6. The Scared Straight Program Is Ineffective / Laurie O. Robinson / Jeff Slowikowski

7. Communities, Law Enforcement, and Government Must Work Together to Reduce Gang Violence / Yakima Herald-Republic

Facts About Gangs

Organizations to Contact

For Further Reading

Index

Picture Credits