National Youth Gang Center Bibliography of Gang Literature

• NCJ Number: 165367
• Author(s): J C Howell
• Date Published: 1998
• Length: 58 pages
• Contract Number(s): 95-JD-MU-K001
• Sponsoring Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
• Corporate Author: National Youth Gang Information Ctr
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/NCJRS; NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Publication Type: Bibliography
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This bibliography of gang literature contains 925 listings published from the 1950's through 1996.

Abstract

The literature listed includes books, journal articles, and statistical reports. The listings are not categorized by topics. A number of publications focus on the history of gangs, and some are research reports on the nature of gangs, gang life, and the characteristics of gang members. Gang violence is also addressed in many publications, along with substance abuse and drug dealing by gang members. Particular types of gangs are also profiled, such as Asian gangs and inmate gangs. A number of studies focus on gangs in particular cities or sites. Some of the listings address various strategies and policies designed to prevent juvenile delinquency in general and gang membership in particular. Strategies for countering existing gangs and particular gang behaviors, such as violence, substance abuse, and drug dealing, are also included.