Youth Gangs and Victimization: An Investigation of the Impact of Gang Dynamics on Experiences of Victimization

Leverso, John; O’Neill, Kate K.

doi:10.1080/01639625.2021.1963644

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“…Still, researchers have interrogated this claim, the subject of 179 empirical studies (Pyrooz et al, 2016), along with manifold outcomes over short-and long-term follow-up periods. The result is persuasive body of evidence that the effects of gang membership are especially acute for the perpetration of violence (e.g., , extend to victimization (e.g., Leverso & K. O'Neill, 2022) as well as economic, education, and health outcomes (Augustyn et al, 2019;Connolly & Jackson, 2019;Wood et al, 2022), and cascade over the life course (Gilman et al, 2014;Krohn et al, 2011;Pyrooz, 2014).…”

Section: Disengaging From Gangs and Desistance From Crimementioning

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Multidisciplinary Teams, Street Outreach, and Gang Intervention: Mixed Methods Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial in Denver

Pyrooz¹,

Sánchez

Weltman

2023

Preprint

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Community violence intervention and prevention initiatives aim to develop local infrastructures that inoculate communities from violence. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to evaluate an intervention designed to facilitate disengagement from gangs and desistance from crime. An impact evaluation, based on a preregistered randomized controlled trial, was paired with a process evaluation, based on field observations and interviews, of the Gang Reduction Initiative of Denver’s centerpiece intervention that uses multidisciplinary teams and street outreach workers to construct and implement coordinated case plans for high-risk gang members. The results of the impact evaluation revealed that clients assigned to the intervention were nearly 70 percent less likely to perpetrate violence yet were three times more likely to identify as gang members. The results of the process evaluation indicated that multidisciplinary teams were effective in securing services for their clients. Despite their limited training and heterogenous strategies, street outreach workers were viewed positively by their clients and were observed to prioritize behavioral over identity change. These findings are situated within longstanding tensions concerning the use of outreach workers and the targeting of gang behavior and/or identity in violence reduction strategies, along with the emergence of community violence intervention and prevention supported by large-scale federal investment.

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Section: Disengaging From Gangs and Desistance From Crimementioning

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Multidisciplinary Teams, Street Outreach, and Gang Intervention: Mixed Methods Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial in Denver

Pyrooz¹,

Sánchez

Weltman

2023

Preprint

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“…Joining a gang allows them to develop a strong sense of self-awareness and engage in peer interactions. They form robust social connections and solidarity, transcending differences in ethnicity and religion (Leverso & O'Neill, 2022). However, it is crucial for young people to exercise caution regarding the motivations behind gang formation, such as seeking popularity, following charismatic but exclusive leaders, and adherence to restrictive rules.…”

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Youth Gang Names in Palu City

Syamsuddin,

Romadon

2023

PLJ

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During the 1990s, Palu City witnessed a notable social phenomenon characterized by the emergence of various youth gangs. These gangs adopted diverse names, incorporating elements such as the Kaili language, foreign languages, and acronyms. The primary aim of this research is to scrutinize the nomenclature of youth gangs in Palu City through the analytical lens of anthropological linguistics. The data collection methodology employed in this study featured the researcher as the principal instrument, involving the recording and observation of youth gang names in Palu City. The analytical approach applied in this research encompassed a systematic and objective content analysis. The outcomes of the study unveiled linguistic phenomena, including (1) the utilization of the Kaili language, (2) the incorporation of foreign languages, (3) the adoption of acronyms, and (4) instances of language resistance evident in the naming practices of youth gangs in Palu City.

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Impacts of Gang Involvement on Health and Well-Being: The Perilous Dimensions of Leisure

Tewari,

Berdychevsky,

Stodolska

2024

Leisure Sciences

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Youth Gangs and Victimization: An Investigation of the Impact of Gang Dynamics on Experiences of Victimization

Cited by 7 publications

References 47 publications

Multidisciplinary Teams, Street Outreach, and Gang Intervention: Mixed Methods Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial in Denver

Multidisciplinary Teams, Street Outreach, and Gang Intervention: Mixed Methods Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial in Denver

Youth Gang Names in Palu City

Impacts of Gang Involvement on Health and Well-Being: The Perilous Dimensions of Leisure

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