NCJ Number
99592
Journal
Social Service Review Volume: 28 Issue: 2 Dated: (June 1984) Pages: 199-226
Date Published
1984
Length
28 pages
Annotation
A model of the development of two types of violent gangs is presented. Data on the scope and seriousness of the gang problem in Chicago, community characteristics associated with the issue, and the integrative and segmentive nature of violent gangs are provided.
Abstract
A community intervention model within a larger social policy or social development framework is also elaborated. (Author abstract)