This is the first comprehensive collection of original research reports on the status of street gangs and problematic youth groups in Europe, as well as a set o

As a steady source of juvenile delinquents and an incubator for future adult offenders, the youth gang has long been a focus of attention, from their origins an

This is the first comprehensive collection of original research reports on the status of street gangs and problematic youth groups in Europe, as well as a set o

The United States has seen rapid proliferation of youth gangs since 1980. During this period, the number of cities with gang problems increased from an estimate

This unique volume by eminent gang researchers presents valuable new data on European youth gangs, describing important characteristics of these groups, and the