Youth Gangs in Rural America
Author(s):
Weisheit, R. A. & Wells, L. E.
Organization:
National Institute of Justice
Publisher:
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
Date Published:
July, 2004 This report describes a study that focused on the numbers and locations of gangs in rural America. It provides data on how extensive gang activity is in rural America. It also describes the differences between rural gangs and urban ones gangs.
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