Collective and normative features of gang violence

Scott H. Decker

doi:10.1080/07418829600092931

Collective and normative features of gang violence

Scott H. Decker

Arizona State University

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Gang members engage in a considerable amount of violence. Based on a three-year field study of active gang members in St. Louis, this paper examines five activities in which gang members use violence. Retaliatory gang violence is highlighted for its role in generating additional violence and contributing to the growth of gangs. We pay particular attention to the normative aspects of gang violence. In addition, gang violence is interpreted from the perspective of collective behavior.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	243-264
Number of pages	22
Journal	Justice Quarterly
Volume	13
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/07418829600092931
State	Published - Jun 1 1996

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Pathology and Forensic Medicine
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