The Unravelling of Identities and Belonging: Criminal Gang Involvement of Youth from Immigrant Families
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DOI: 10.1007/s12134-015-0466-5
Abstract: Grounded in the experiences of 30 gang-involved respondents in Calgary, this Canadian study examined criminal gang involvement of youth from immigrant families. Our analysis showed that gang-involved youth had experienced multiple, severe and prolonged personal… read more here.
Keywords: immigrant families; youth immigrant; involvement youth; gang involvement ... See more keywords
Adolescent's views on youth gang involvement in a South African Township
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.12.010
Abstract: Youth gang involvement is a serious public health challenge and there is limited research with adolescents on their understandings of adolescent gang involvement, particularly in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). This paper reports on the key… read more here.
Keywords: gang; adolescent views; gang involvement; youth gang ... See more keywords
Risk factors associated with youth gang involvement: An exploratory criminological case study analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/14330237.2020.1821314
Abstract: This study explored risk factors for youth gang involvement in the South African setting. Participants were five youth male gang members (between 21 to 24 years) from Gauteng province, South Africa. We interviewed them on… read more here.
Keywords: gang involvement; youth gang; gang; risk factors ... See more keywords