SS 227 Gangs: Theory, Pract and Suppres

This course examines the socio-demographic correlates of gang formation throughout history with a concentrated emphasis on the social impact of contemporary gang membership in the United States. Topics to be covered include gang history, gang organization, a review of existing theoretical and applied gang research, the contribution of gangs to social problems and effective interventions to gang-related problems. Contact Hours: (3,0)

Credits

3