Gangs, gender, and involvement in crime, victimization, and exposure to violence

Citation

Watkins, Adam M. & Melde, Chris (2018). Gangs, gender, and involvement in crime, victimization, and exposure to violence. Journal of Criminal Justice. vol. 57 pp. 11-25

Abstract

Highlights -We compared the effect of gang membership on crime and victimization for males and females. -Gang males are more frequently involved in crime and victimization than gang females. -However, the impact of gang membership on serious crime was generally more pronounced for females. -We find no evidence that gang membership is less criminogenic for females.

URL

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2018.02.005

Reference Type

Journal Article

Journal Title

Journal of Criminal Justice

Author(s)

Watkins, Adam M.
Melde, Chris

Year Published

2018

Volume Number

57

Pages

11-25

DOI

10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2018.02.005

Reference ID

8504