The Gang-Victimization Link: Considering the Effects of Ethnicity and Protective Behaviors Among Prison Inmates

Katrina A. Rufino; Kathleen A. Fox; Robert J. Cramer; Glen A. Kercher

doi:10.1080/01639625.2012.679898

The Gang-Victimization Link: Considering the Effects of Ethnicity and Protective Behaviors Among Prison Inmates

Katrina A. Rufino, Kathleen A. Fox, Robert J. Cramer, Glen A. Kercher

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Abstract

The present study examines gang membership differences in protective behaviors, moderating effects of ethnicity and victimization on the relation between gang membership and protective behaviors, and moderating effects of ethnicity and protective behaviors on the relation between gang membership and victimization. Using a sample of gang and non-gang prison inmates, results indicate that gang members were more likely to carry a gun and have someone with them for protection when compared to non-gang members. Ethnicity and total victimization history moderated the impact of gang membership on use of protective behaviors.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	25-37
Number of pages	13
Journal	Deviant Behavior
Volume	34
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2012.679898
State	Published - Jan 1 2013
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Social Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Sociology and Political Science
Law

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