Gangs
By: James Bow
Series: Straight talk about; Straight talk about--
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9780778721857; 9780778721925; 9781427190680; 9781427191229
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Gangs; Ouvrages pour la jeunesse; Bandes de jeunes (Criminologie)
Description: Gangs exist in places all over the world. The United States, however, is believed to have more gangs than any other country in the world. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the issues surrounding gangs, including how and why young people are lured into gangs and the consequences of gang involvement. Firsthand accounts and current statistics provide an insightful look at this issue.
Notes: Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Grade 4 to 6.
Table of contents: title: The wrong crowd; title: What is a gang?; title: Types of gangs; title: Gangs today; title: Why join?; title: Saying no to gangs; title: The way out.