The Gang Life: Laugh Now, Cry Later examines the criminal gangster mindset and offers gang prevention strategies, using real-world examples to demonstrate a holistic approach toward combatting this surging societal problem. The text outlines the evolution of gang membership from a state of interest, to association, to hardcore O.G. (Original Gangster) status, and explores the evolution of law enforcement's multi-pronged approach to combating criminal street gang violence, from the catch-and-release mentality of the 1970s and 1980s to today's collaboration with private organizations such as Boys & Girls Clubs. In-depth profiles, case studies, and lengthy histories of gangs, gang members, and their transformations are provided to demonstrate the deleterious effect of gangs on society. Designed for criminal justice students and for practitioners in the field, this text offers readers a holistic approach toward gang prevention from three nationally awarded educators and gang investigators.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Routledge
ISBN-10
1138103039
ISBN-13
9781138103030
eBay Product ID (ePID)
237788324
Product Key Features
Author
Garrick Plonczynski, Ben Pieper, Robert Matthew Brzenchek
Book Title
Gang Life: Laugh Now, Cry Later : Suppression and Prevention
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Security / General, Criminal Law / General, Forensic Science, Criminology
Publication Year
2017
Type
Textbook
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Computers, Law, Social Science
Number of Pages
156 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Hv6437
Table of Content
Contents: Foreword Introduction Problem National Perspective Philadelphia Los Angeles New York City Washington, DC Discussion Criminal Justice Transformation The Role of Leaders in Criminal Justice Reform Accountability Criminal Justice Organizations Gang Trends Malls Ground Zero for Recruitment First Contact Donny Silvio Jackson Intervention Second Contact Sustained Programs When Efforts Fail Suppression .Juvenile Gangs WSE Final Contact Donny Jackson Nitemare Bryce Case Studies (1 to 5) Strain to the Criminal Justice System The Way Forward Accountability Criminal Justice Organizations Predictive Gang Prevention Programs Collaboration Team Building in PGPs Sustainability of PGPs Innovation Importance of Data Communication Ethical Considerations Motivational Interviewing Findings and Conclusions Recommendations Conclusion Afterword References Index