European Street Gangs and Troublesome Youth Groups

Overview

Although a well-known phenomenon in the U.S., street gangs and other violent and criminal groups including racist groups exist also in European cities and countries, and are of increasing concern in global law enforcement.

Contributors and Content

The eminent contributors to this volume present valuable new data on European youth gangs, describing important characteristics of these groups, and their similarities and differences to American gangs.

Research and Findings

Their findings from the Eurogang Research Program compare European and American gang interventions, and highlight the impact of immigration and ethnicity, urbanization, national influences, and local neighborhood circumstances on gang development in several European countries.

Target Audience

It is an important resource on crime, delinquency and youth development for criminologists, sociologists, youth workers, policy makers, local governments, and law enforcement professionals.