EIGHT. Why Children Either Avoid or Affiliate with Gangs

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS vii
3. FOREWORD ix
4. PREFACE xiii
5. ONE. Introduction 1
6. TWO. Rationale and Methods 20
7. THREE. A History of the Cuatro Flats Barrio Gang 39
8. FOUR. T he Gang Subculture: Change and Continuity 54
9. FIVE. The Pico Gardens Clique 71
10. SIX. A Gang Life 94
11. SEVEN. Cholas in the World of Gangs 106
12. EIGHT. Why Children Either Avoid or Affiliate with Gangs 126
13. NINE. Families Not Involved with Gangs 141
14. TEN. A Closer Look at Gang-Affiliated Families 158
15. ELEVEN. Gang Prevention and Intervention Strategies over Time 177
16. TWELVE. Conclusion and Recommendations 195
17. REFERENCES 213
18. INDEX 227