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Gangs, guns and ghettoes: a view from abroad

  • John Pitts

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Abstract

This article examines research on the socio-economic changes that have generated new offending patterns in the United States and a proliferation of the ‘gang’ phenomenon in that country. Evidence is presented that there have been analogous socioeconomic changes in the UK and these may have outcomes that produce similar, if culturally distinct, manifestations of youth criminality.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10-19
Number of pages10
JournalSafer Communities
Volume2
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2003

Keywords

  • gangs
  • sub-cultures
  • youth offending

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Safety Research
  • Community and Home Care
  • Law

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