Canadian Policing Research Catalogue

A research report on youth gangs [electronic resource] : problems, perspective and priorities / by Jharna Chatterjee.

This page has been archived on the Web

Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.

Location

Canadian Policing Research

Resource

e-Books

Alternate Title

Un rapport de recherche sur les gangs de jeunes : problèmes, perspectives et priorités.

Authors

Description

1 online resource (72 p.)

Note

Also issued in French under title: Un rapport de recherche sur les gangs de jeunes : problèmes, perspectives et priorités.
Description based on print version record.

Summary

The topic of youth gangs has emerged as a major issue of serious concern in many communities in Canada, especially for the law enforcement community. Available empirical evidence indicates that youth gangs exist in almost every continent, mostly in urban areas, but increasingly also in other areas. This paper reviews the research literature available in print and published on the Internet.

Subject

Online Access

Contents

1. Executive summary -- 2. Introduction -- 3. Definition of youth gang -- 4. Conclusion -- 5. Recommendations.

Date modified: