Organized crime
Terrorism, Risk, and Legislation
White-Collar Crime in the Savings and Loan Scandal
Gangs and Organized Crime Groups: Connections and Similarities
Prosecuting Complex Drug Cases: The Challenge for Local Prosecutors
Research on Facilitators of Transnational Organized Crime: Understanding Crime Networks' Logistical Support
Investigating Violent Crime: The Prosecutors Role - Lessons Learned From the Field
Gangs
There is no single definition of a gang, but there are a number of widely accepted criteria for classifying groups as gangs (Decker and Curry, 2003; Esbensen et al., 2001; Klein, 1995; Miller, 1992; Spergel, 1995). This review used the following criteria: (1) the group has three or more members, generally aged 12-24; (2) members share an identity, typically linked to a name and/or symbols...