Differences among many gang organizations
Underestimating the lure and power of gangs can be dangerous for jurisdictions that do not currently have a gang presence. Gang structure, organization, and hierarchy depend on several factors as detailed by Delaney (2013). Please write a 1-2 page paper (not including title and reference pages) that addresses the following:
- Explain the difference(s) among the many gang organizations.
- Explore how gang size factors into organization and hierarchy.
- Compare and contrast local, regional and super-sized gangs and how law enforcement deals with each.
- Textbook:
- Delaney, T. (2013). American street gangs. (2nd Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Custom Publishing. ISBN: 9781323244234
Answer PreviewMost gangs are made up of young adults, ranging from 12 years old to mid-twenties. The organizational structures vary from a gang to gang. Some are fluid while others are rigid. On one hand, gangs are seen to be highly organized while on the other hand they are described as social…
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