One of the common policing problems with a common street gang is
the juvenile membership within the gang. Due to lack of culpability, society
generally believes juveniles should not be processed through the criminal
justice system in the same manner. This encourages recruitment of adolescents
into a street gang more attractive. Although there are various reasons for
someone to join a gang, there are similar social environments that allow for a
criminal street gang to thrive. Your research paper will discuss some of the
common problems and trends associated with criminal street gangs.
In your
paper, cover the following issues:
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Legal issues and other problems the criminal justice system faces
in dealing with street gangs;
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Juvenile issues;
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Minorities;
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Compare and contrast at least two criminological theories related
to street gangs; and,
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Current methods of prevention and intervention, to include some
promising strategies for the future.
The paper will be formatted and written in APA 6th Edition with a title page and reference
page. All research and sources will be cited within the body of the paper with
the appropriate use of in-text citations.