Citation
Gallupe, Owen & Gravel, Jason (2018). Social Network Position of Gang Members in Schools: Implications for Recruitment and Gang Prevention. Justice Quarterly. vol. 35 (3) pp. 505-525Abstract
Schools are venues in which gang and non-gang involved youth converge. It is therefore a likely venue for gang recruitment. The extent to which this occurs depends upon the ability of gang members to connect with non-gang members. In this study, we compare the social network positions of high social status gang members who are well integrated into school networks with low status members who are not. Using network data from the Add Health study (n = 1,822), we find that not only are high status gang members strongly embedded within school networks, but that this status is driven by their ability to connect with non-gang members rather than other gang members (indicated by the high number of friendship nominations they receive from non-gang members). These gang members are potentially in optimal positions to influence others to join gangs. The implications of these results for school-based gang prevention programs are discussed. © 2017 Academy of Criminal Justice SciencesURL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080%2F07418825.2017.1323114Keyword(s)
gang recruitment schools social networks treatment effectsNotes
Export Date: 12 July 2017 Article in Press Correspondence Address: Gallupe, O.email: ogallupe@uwaterloo.caReference Type
Journal ArticleJournal Title
Justice QuarterlyAuthor(s)
Gallupe, OwenGravel, Jason