Description
Book SynopsisThis book challenges current thinking about youth violence and gangs, and their racialisation by the media and the police. It highlights how the street gang label is unfairly linked to Black (and urban) youth street-based lifestyles/cultures and friendship groups.
Trade Review"A colossus of a book..... should become the handbook for anyone attempting to address issues around young people and violence." Charlie Parker, Hiphology Ltd
“A much needed and valuable addition to the literature on youth 'gangs', written in a sensitive manner informed by the author’s extensive and close up research.,. A must read for anyone interested in youth crime or in youth issues more generally." Tracy Shildrick, University of Leeds
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Global perspectives on urban youth violence; The 2011 English riots; Gangs in the UK?; Policing the gang crisis; Policy, prevention and policing into practice; Road life realities and youth violence; Youth, social policy and crime; Conclusion.
