2013
DOI: 10.3138/cjccj.2011-e-29
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Listening In … to Gang Culture

Abstract: Cette étude présente un moyen unique d'essayer de comprendre les environnements dans lesquels les gangs de rue agissent. Grâce à l'analyse d'écoutes policières, les auteurs explorent les codes de la rue des gangs, la violence en prison et le trafic de stupéfiants. Ils concluent que l'adhésion à un gang fournit rarement les avantages de type « appui familial » qui attirent d'abord les jeunes; plutôt elles sont surtout caractérisées par la tension, la violence et la trahison de la part des gangs rivaux et des pa… Show more

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“…Often, this is achieved through intimidation and violence of both rival gangs and individuals who are not involved in any gangs (Beare & Hogg, 2013;Grekul & LaBoucane-Benson, 2008). Thus, many people choose to join a gang for the sense of protection (Beare & Hogg, 2013;Grekul & LaBoucane-Benson, 2008). Similarly, participants in this study talked about the relationship between gang membership and safety/protection.…”
Section: Gangs In Prisonmentioning
confidence: 93%
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“…Often, this is achieved through intimidation and violence of both rival gangs and individuals who are not involved in any gangs (Beare & Hogg, 2013;Grekul & LaBoucane-Benson, 2008). Thus, many people choose to join a gang for the sense of protection (Beare & Hogg, 2013;Grekul & LaBoucane-Benson, 2008). Similarly, participants in this study talked about the relationship between gang membership and safety/protection.…”
Section: Gangs In Prisonmentioning
confidence: 93%
“…Gangs within the prison system are broadly understood as a criminally oriented entity with the goal of controlling the prison environment (Beare & Hogg, 2013). Often, this is achieved through intimidation and violence of both rival gangs and individuals who are not involved in any gangs (Beare & Hogg, 2013;Grekul & LaBoucane-Benson, 2008). Thus, many people choose to join a gang for the sense of protection (Beare & Hogg, 2013;Grekul & LaBoucane-Benson, 2008).…”
Section: Gangs In Prisonmentioning
confidence: 99%