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2) Gangs
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Discusses the historical background of gangs, the formation of gangs in both urban and rural areas, violent gang rivalry, and well as law enforcement related to gang activity.
4) Gangs
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Describes what gangs are, the types of gangs, what gangs and gang members do, why people join gangs, how to say no, and how someone can get out.
6) Gangs
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Provides an overview of gangs in the United States, discussing the history of gangs, gang culture, the legal system, and other related topics, and featuring quotations, full-color photographs, discussion questions, and other resources.
7) Gangs
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A compendium of viewpoints--both pro and con--on several issues relating to the prevalence of gangs in American society.
8) Gangs
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Presents a diverse collection of personal narratives explaining what it is like to deal with gangs.
9) Gangs
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Contains fourteen essays in which the authors provide opposing opinions on issues related to gangs, debating the extent of the gang problem, the causes of gang violence, and what can be done to reduce gang activity.
10) Gangs
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According to the U.S. Department of Justice, more than 20,000 violent gangs with approximately 1 million members were criminally active in the United States as of September 2008. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines How Serious a Problem Are Gangs? Why Do Young People Join Gangs? Can People Leave the Gang Life Behind? and Can Gang Violence Be Stopped?
11) Gangs
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Authors explore multiple viewpoints on whether gang presence in suburban areas is rising, whether the Youth PROMISE Act would decrease the numbers of young people in gangs, and whether city parks and recreation departments provide young people with effective alternatives to joining gangs.
13) Gangs
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Explores differing views on gangs and uses the opposing viewpoints format to increase proficiency in writing critical essays, with emphasis on organizing ideas and arguments in the five-paragraph essay.
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Police estimate that there are 31,000 gangs currently operating in the U.S., with more than 800,000 members-many of whom are women. In this program, ABC News correspondent Cynthia McFadden interviews female members of two Los Angeles gangs-the Drifters and Tepa 13-while correspondent John Quinones talks with King Tone, the radical leader of New York City's notorious Latin Kings. In addition, extensive unscripted video footage shot by members of these...