Historically, public and political policy denied the existence of gang cultures. Today, gangs are the fastest growing criminal enterprises in the United States with global appeal. Much smarter and sophisticated than previous generations of gangs, youth in the new millennium are raising the prominence of the “third world-thug life” through technology, education, the music industry, and social media. Highlighting the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, parents, educators, churches, criminal justice students and leaders are provided this manual to understand the nature of gangs to support the most forward-thinking prevention, intervention and/or suppression strategies.
