The aim of this paper is to explore the nature, patterns and causes of youth gang violence. Every part of the paper provides an overview of definitions of youth gangs, and of gang-related behaviour, and preliminary observations regarding the importance of gang membership. Introduction: Youth gangs control crime on the streets. They deal in drugs, prostitution, and are concerned in other illegal activities. Gang members lead very terribly dangerous lives. They carry weapons, steal cars and other property, and are always on the run from the police and other gang members (Wyrick, Phelan, 2004). "Discrimination and racist attitudes are behind some gang violence. The subject of youth gangs has emerged as a major significant issue of serious concern
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My personal Example, last year there was a student from my community who is still involved with Youth gangs. They went to Chinook centre and they stole some few things from Apple store and walked away and then they went to Sun ridge Mall in Bay they stole some jackets from there and walked away. They get caught from bay from one security officer and get caught; police had charge on them and went to court as well regarding their theft charge. After resolving their issues consular advised their parents to meet probation officer regarding some Youth …show more content…
They have prevention programs usually decide to prevent connections with youth from joining gangs; however may addionally ask for to interrupt gang formation. According to Calgary Police Gang Suppression Unit a variety of strategies have been utilized to prevent youth involvement in gangs, including community organization, improving conditions for youth, early childhood programs, school-based programs, and local clubs and afterschool programs. Support prevention approaches the prevention programs that have most effective outcomes are those which combine primary, secondary and tertiary prevention in a multi-disciplinary approach (Wyrick, Phelan, 2004). Primary prevention focuses on the entire child and youth population at risk and the biological, personal, social, and environmental risk factors linked to criminal behaviour (Wyrick, Phelan, 2004). The emphasis is on building awareness and education around interference of gang involvement. Secondary interference targets individually people and groups identified as being at greater risk of turning into gang members. The emphasis is on targeting social issues and individual risk factors and promoting protective factors. Tertiary interference targets gang members directly to hold youth responsible and provide supportive exit ways (Wyrick, Phelan,
My personal Example, last year there was a student from my community who is still involved with Youth gangs. They went to Chinook centre and they stole some few things from Apple store and walked away and then they went to Sun ridge Mall in Bay they stole some jackets from there and walked away. They get caught from bay from one security officer and get caught; police had charge on them and went to court as well regarding their theft charge. After resolving their issues consular advised their parents to meet probation officer regarding some Youth …show more content…
They have prevention programs usually decide to prevent connections with youth from joining gangs; however may addionally ask for to interrupt gang formation. According to Calgary Police Gang Suppression Unit a variety of strategies have been utilized to prevent youth involvement in gangs, including community organization, improving conditions for youth, early childhood programs, school-based programs, and local clubs and afterschool programs. Support prevention approaches the prevention programs that have most effective outcomes are those which combine primary, secondary and tertiary prevention in a multi-disciplinary approach (Wyrick, Phelan, 2004). Primary prevention focuses on the entire child and youth population at risk and the biological, personal, social, and environmental risk factors linked to criminal behaviour (Wyrick, Phelan, 2004). The emphasis is on building awareness and education around interference of gang involvement. Secondary interference targets individually people and groups identified as being at greater risk of turning into gang members. The emphasis is on targeting social issues and individual risk factors and promoting protective factors. Tertiary interference targets gang members directly to hold youth responsible and provide supportive exit ways (Wyrick, Phelan,