Research on Gang-Related Violence in the 21st Century
A special issue of Social Sciences (ISSN 2076-0760).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 December 2020) | Viewed by 70778
Special Issue Editors
Interests: the socio-spatial dynamics of gang behavior; effective strategies aimed at reducing neighborhood violence and discouraging gang activity
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Interests: street gangs; white power youth; crime; violence
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Special Issue Information
Dear colleague,
Conflict, including the threat or fear of potential violence, or being witness to or a victim of physical, violence, constantly surrounds gangs and their communities and is the principal driver sustaining gang life. Much of the conventional gang-related research remains focused on this violence as a neighborhood-based phenomenon that directly impacts local community residents; however, the ubiquity of digital technology, particularly social media platforms, has disrupted this traditional dynamic. Online violence, including threats, taunts, or posting of violent acts that have taken place, is much less understood. This knowledge gap includes the link between the online activities of gang members and how it can manifest into real-world action. This Special Issue will examine the diverse nature of gang-related violence with the goal of better understanding the growing complexities of gang violence over the last two decades to better inform public policy solutions. Given the dynamic nature of gang-related violence today, we aim to include empirical and theoretical research (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods) with multi/interdisciplinary perspectives from around the world that highlights cutting-edge approaches to examining gang-related violence. All submissions will be considered; however primary consideration will be given to manuscripts that
- Investigate the relationship between online activity and real-world violence;
- Examine the efficacy of gang-related violence interventions;
- Conduct multi-site comparisons of gang-related violence;
- Conduct cross-cultural studies of gang-related violence;
- Describe innovative approaches to advance our understanding of gang-related violence.
Dr. Shannon E. Reid
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gangs
- violence
- homicide
- guns
- conflict
- youth
- social media
- neighborhood effects
- intervention
- public policy
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