Suburban Gangs-Are They Different?
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A 10 page research paper which postulates that suburban gangs are fundamentally different and distinct from urban gangs, and, therefore, didn't result from inner-city gang culture 'spreading' to the suburbs, but rather sprang from sociological conditions prevalent in American's suburban landscape. The writer demonstrates how this new phenomenon involves affluent, middle-class teens and crosses national boundaries. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Urbangan.wps

The Problem of Gangs
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In 10 pages the author discusses the problem of gangs. The problem of gangs is prevalent in today's society. There are many reasons why so many youths join gangs. Less than desirable home and family circumstances compound the youths' problems. They become more vulnerable to the fascination of gangs. Law enforcement agencies have to deal with the problems of gangs, and they must act to curtail that problem. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Probgang.wps

The Problem of Juvenile Gangs
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A thoroughly-researched 20 page paper on juvenile delinquency & gangs. Broken down into sections with subheadings, the writer examines : the severity of gangs in the inner-city, girls in gangs, Federal government efforts to curtail gang violence, the philosophy of the church, the causal factors of such violence, and what can be done to stop it (citing specific case examples). Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Juvygang.rtf

Variations Between Male and Female Gangs
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Gender differences are noted between 'boy gangs' and 'girl gangs' in this 11 page analysis which explores gang culture in America. Motivation and degree of violence are two factors where differences were apparent. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Gangvar.wps

Wooden's Renegade Kids, Suburban Outlaws / Youth Culture & Delinquency
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the major points in Wooden's work. No additional sources cited. The suburbs of the United States have been experiencing a steady increase in criminal activities, especially crimes committed by youth offenders, and Wayne Wooden's Renegade Kids, Suburban Outlaws demonstrates this problem and proposes possible routes towards resolution
Filename: Wwooden.rtf

The Effect of Domestic Violence on Potential Criminality
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This 3 page research proposal contains an outline and focuses on methodology. The purpose of this paper is to render a proposal about conducting one's own research on the topic of how domestic violence affects juveniles and possibly prompts them to engage in criminal activity. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA432Juv.rtf

"Monster": A Review of the Book by Walter Dean Myers
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A 5 page review of the fictional novel depicting the problems faced by sixteen year old Steve Harmon, a black teen being prosecuted for the fatal shooting of a drugstore owner. Recapitulated highlights of the novel and ties the fictional message into the very real societal warning that problems we are currently experiencing in our society in regard to teen misconduct are only a symptom of a very complex societal ill. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPmonstr.wps

"No Matter How Loud I Shout : A Year in the Life of Juvenile Court": A Review of the Book by Edward Humes
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A 5 page review of the book by Edward Humes criticizing the many shortfalls of the nation's juvenile justice system. Emphasizes that the problems of rising juvenile crime are really a reflection of an inadequate and inefficient system. Concludes that Humes methodically unravels the problems and suggest solution to each. His choice of words, while sometimes callous and brash, are a reflection of a system with the same qualities.
Filename: PPjuvJus.wps