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In Glasgow, street gangs have existed for decades, with knife crime becoming a defining feature. More than a decade on from Deuchar’s original fieldwork, this book explores the transitional experiences of some of the young men he worked with, as well as the experiences of today’s young people and the practitioners who work to support them. Through empirical data, policy analysis and contemporary insights, this dynamic book explores the evolving nature of gangs, and the contemporary challenges affecting young people including drug distribution, football-related bigotry and the mental health repercussions emerging from social media.

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Part 1: Gangs, Violence and Gang Evolution: History, Context and Methods 1. Introduction: Gangs and Violence in the UK 2. Violence and Gang Evolution: Scottish Perspectives Part 2: Continuity and Change in the West of Scotland: Empirical Insights 3. Transitional Journeys and Contemporary Adversity: Practitioner Insights 4. Moving In, Moving Up and Moving On: Reflections of Adults and Former Gang Members 5. Gang Organisation, Drug Markets and Supply Among Youth 6. Diverse Contemporary Youth Influences and Challenges Part 3: Conclusion 7. Framing and Re-Framing the Experiences of Youth in Disadvantaged Scottish Communities

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      Publisher Bristol University Press
      Published 2 December 2021
      ISBN-13 9781529210569
      978-1529210569
      ISBN-10 1529210569
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In Glasgow, street gangs have existed for decades, with knife crime becoming a defining feature. More than a decade on from Deuchar’s original fieldwork, this book explores the transitional experiences of some of the young men he worked with, as well as the experiences of today’s young people and the practitioners who work to support them. Through empirical data, policy analysis and contemporary insights, this dynamic book explores the evolving nature of gangs, and the contemporary challenges affecting young people including drug distribution, football-related bigotry and the mental health repercussions emerging from social media.

      Table of Contents
      Part 1: Gangs, Violence and Gang Evolution: History, Context and Methods 1. Introduction: Gangs and Violence in the UK 2. Violence and Gang Evolution: Scottish Perspectives Part 2: Continuity and Change in the West of Scotland: Empirical Insights 3. Transitional Journeys and Contemporary Adversity: Practitioner Insights 4. Moving In, Moving Up and Moving On: Reflections of Adults and Former Gang Members 5. Gang Organisation, Drug Markets and Supply Among Youth 6. Diverse Contemporary Youth Influences and Challenges Part 3: Conclusion 7. Framing and Re-Framing the Experiences of Youth in Disadvantaged Scottish Communities

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