Gang

Endless Battle with Prison Gangs As the years pass, the rate of gang affiliated crimes in the Unites States has progressed extensively, accumulating more inmates into our major prisons doubling the maximum occupancy that the jails can hold. In the U.S there are currently 33,000 active violent street, motorcycle, and prison gangs with a recorded 1.4 million members combined. The registered number of police officers is a mere 683,396; which is not even half of our countries gang population. Incredibly

by Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMCGs). The introduction of organised crime legislations in South Australia, New South Whales and Queensland have all caused controversy within the legal profession, as many argue that existing crime legislations and specialised police task forces are sufficient enough. Both legal and non-legal actions have been taken against this issue, however the question still stands whether or not these legislations are effective. Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs (OMCGs) are groups that

path. I agree that it’s sad to know that their are people living in rough/poor neighborhood, but the truth of the matter is that most of the people that reside in those communities are in a gang, and lose their future to violence and and being brainwashed by the gangs. I think teenagers get involved with gangs due to peer pressure and having a friend or involved as well. Having a paternal figure for a man is important because they look up to them and they’re a model to follow. If the only paternal

Having read the book Gang Leader for a Day: a rogue sociologist takes to the streets by Venkatesh (2008), based on my childhood education (formal and informal), life circumstances, personal and professional life experiences, I perceive JT to be a lawbreaker. Moreover, based on how our society informally defines a criminal or lawbreaker, JT is clearly someone who does not or will not conform with our collective legal standards or requirements based on the majority opinion of the wider public. However

Alicia, let's talk about it.  Will it help on a macro level? Not without other measures being put in place. The gang problem in Chicago must be addressed in a proactive way. Nykea Aldridge's murder is the symptom of a larger illness that must be treated in the community. Restorative justice for two offenders won't be enough. Is the attention enough? No. There has to be some type of action that takes place as well, and I'm not referring to protests and riots that result in more violence

This paper discusses the gang activities in Grenville, NC. There are three main topics that include; 1) the history of gang activity. 2) Gang activity in today’s society. 3) Ways to eradicate gang activity within our community. To start what is the true definition of a gang and what is there purpose? A gang is an organized group of either friends or family with identifiable leadership claiming control over a community or territory. Gangs are driven by money, power, and opportunities to victimize

What causes a kid to join a gang?There are many ways that can cause kids to join gangs, and there are also ways to stop them. In the story The Outsiders Pony boy was born into the gang life, and yet he is still making sure he does not go “full gangster.” Kids all around the world have problems that may be causing them to be join gangs, or just hurt people.In the novel The Outsiders the socs and greasers have problems that relate to socioeconomic status, physical characteristics, and how they solve

Gangs have been a part of American culture in the United States since the early 19th century when immigrant youth organized themselves into street gangs as a means of urban and economic survival. Today, gang violence has reached an almost catastrophic level in the United States. Criminal street gangs have become one of the most serious crime problems in California. Gang violence accounts for one of the largest personal threats to public safety for nearly all the cities in this state. Salinas, California

as to displace them from gang life”. In fact, jobs can now be available to all who want to “go straight” in their lives. Specifically, Knox, tells “win over the hearts and minds of those gang members committing the violence with a massive influx of services and research from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. We know who the gang members are -- let’s knock on some doors and offer them help giving up gang life”. In short, aid will be given to help gang life. To conclude, the

What are Prison gangs? This is a criminal association that is formed in the penal system and operates within the prison system in the United Sates. Prison gangs identify themselves with symbols, tattoos, and calls (by yelling out a chant, phrase, or word/number). Prison gangs go decades back and are still present in the prison system. What is a Prison gang initiation? It’s when current gang members induct a non-gang member into full membership. Ways of initiation include: (1) Beat in or jump: