More specifically, this study examines the relative importance of the number of organizational structures and triad affiliation to patterns of delinquency in a sample of active members of youth street gangs ( N = 201). This study explores the importance of organizational structures and formal affiliations with the Hong Kong triads to delinquency among youth street gang members in Hong Kong. These youth reported more family problems and schoolâ€¦ĭelinquency Among Members of Hong Kong Youth Street Gangs: The Role of the Organizational Structures of Gangs and Triad Affiliations. Interview data indicated that 15.4 percent of the youth were gang members and 32.2 percent were involved in gangs. Hoyt, Dan R.Īssessed the extent of gang involvement among homeless and runaway youth, comparing gang members, gang-involved youth (not members), and non- gang youth on several dimensions. Gang Involvement and Membership among Homeless and Runaway Youth. The paper builds on a youth theory perspective and describes how the social conditions work with or are against the young individual in such a way that gangs seem to be an option or an answer for some young people when faced withâ€¦ The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework for understanding the growth in youth gangs and gang behaviour. Becoming a Gang Member: Youth Life and Gang YouthĮRIC Educational Resources Information Center

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