Youth Gangs in International Perspective Results from the Eurogang Program of Research /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Esbensen, Finn-Aage (Editor), Maxson, Cheryl L. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York, 2012.
• Subjects: Social sciences.; Social policy.; Criminology.; Social Sciences.; Criminology & Criminal Justice.; Social Policy.

As a steady source of juvenile delinquents and an incubator for future adult offenders, the youth gang has long been a focus of attention, from their origins and prevalence to intervention and prevention strategies. But while delinquent youth form gangs worldwide, youth gang research has generally f...