| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10511442 | Journal of Adolescent Health | 2015 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
We discovered that significantly more people are involved with gangs than previous estimates would suggest. Clinicians and policy makers must recognize that youth gang members may not conform to popular perceptions of gang demographics. The patterns of youth gang membership observed in this study support prevention programs aimed at children before the teen years. This strategy is more likely to succeed than gang intervention or suppression strategies aimed at teens.
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Authors
David C. Ph.D., Gary Ph.D.,