Gang Research

Definition of Gangs - How has the definition of Gangs

has changed over the years?

Stereotypes - What are some of the most common mistaken ideas about gangs?

Female Gangs - Are girl gangs as violent as boys?

Official Statistics - Could official statistics lie?

Criminal Justice Policy

Chicago's Gang Loitering Ordinance -
an overview and resources

Solutions- more than police and prison is required

The New York Wilding Case- "superpredator hoax" -
a commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal

Gangs and Milwaukee

Milwaukee

Gangs in Milwaukee - Research on Milwaukee gangs

Milwaukee is in Trouble- Perspectives on a rustbelt city

UWM Center for Economic Development - Data on polarization and racism in Milwaukee.
UWM Center for Urban Initiatives & Research - Research and Policy.

Gang Research vs. Media Images

Luis Rodriguez

Field Research in Chicago - classics of gang research

"The Power of Symbols" by Dwight Conquergood

Luis Rodriguez: Excerpt from "Always Running"

Hypocrisy in Cicero- Betty's war on gangs
A History of Gangs in Los Angeles- From streetgangs.com

War on Drugs
War on Drugs- gangresearch.net resources
Drug Policy Alliance - the best anti-drug war organization
The Sentencing Project- common sense on sentencing
Drug War Facts - a good checklist of resources
The Drug War Clock -how much do we spend on the drug war?