To this point we have learned that how we define gangs and understand their role in crime is woefully misunderstood. This assignment will have you provide a comprehensive view of the street gang as we currently understand it per Klein and Maxson. Examine the true prevalence of street gangs within the United States. Be sure to include an overview of their level of criminal involvement and the causation of these gangs. Finally provided your view as to why criminologists and criminal justice practitioners misunderstand gangs.
LO-1: Critique the reasons why an individual joins a street gang.
LO-2: Summarize the history of the American Street gang.
Instructions: This assignment covers the material from the textbook(s) and the supplemental citations, which you will also submit it to www.turnitin.com to be reviewed for plagiarism and authenticity.
Each assignment response needs to be 1500 words, with APA 6th ed citations and references. Do Not Use MLA or any other form of referencing. This word count is for the body of the paper only, and does not include the title page, abstract, or references.
A minimum of four (4) scholarly references (peer-reviewed journal articles) are to be used in your paper. Your work should analyze the scholarly literature and demonstrate critical thinking in you writing.
