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Networks, Neighborhoods, and Drive-bys: The Social and Spatial Dimensions of Ties Linking Gangs to Communities.

Authors :
Tita, George
Faust, Katherine
Bienenstock, Elisa
Source :
Conference Papers - American Sociological Association; 2003 Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, pN.PAG, 0p
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

This paper reports the results of a social network survey of individuals living in an area with a long standing gang presence: the Hollenbeck Area of the City of Los Angeles. Our primary objective is to understand the patterns of relationships between and among gang members and non-gang members. Of particular interest is how members of gangs interact with one another and with non-gang members of the community. We also examine the spatial dimensions of these relationships to determine how the traditional neighborhood-based gang rivalries influence social interactions across neighborhoods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Conference Papers - American Sociological Association
Publication Type :
Conference
Accession number :
15921752