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Gang Transitions: Initiation, Desistance, and Disengagement

Wed, Nov 13, 3:30 to 4:50pm, Sierra I - 5th Level

Session Submission Type: Regular Session

Abstract/Description

This session examines consequential transitions related to gangs and collective illegal behavior. Individual papers investigate initiation processes and the development of co-offender networks, the transferability of gang-related skills to non-gang contexts, mechanisms of disengagement and “gang exit,” effects of employment on gang membership, and the risks of victimization across the life course.

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