Taking Action Against Gangs |
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| Author:
| Levete, Sarah |
| Series title: | Taking Action Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4358-9668-0 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2009 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Rosen Reference |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $12.75 |
Book Description:
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There are approximately 24,000 gangs in the U.S. with nearly 750,000 members. This book presents the consequences of gangs, such as gun violence, drug use, and vandalism, in a straightforward and non-judgmental way. The author examines some of the motivations for joining gangs, so that well-informed readers have the knowledge to say no to gang involvement, and to warn peers of the consequences.
There are approximately 24,000 gangs in the U.S. with nearly 750,000 members. This book presents the consequences of gangs, such as gun violence, drug use, and vandalism, in a straightforward and non-judgmental way. The author examines some of the motivations for joining gangs, so that well-informed readers have the knowledge to say no to gang involvement, and to warn peers of the consequences.