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Garland, Richard – Reclaiming Children and Youth: Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Problems, 1996
Answers to commonly asked questions about female gang members. Girls typically join gangs at age 14 to 15. If given alternatives, females will often leave gangs sooner than males. Female gang members are respected, and see themselves as strong, committed soldiers. Includes "Myths about Females in Gangs" and suggestions for additional…
Descriptors: Aggression, Delinquency, Females, Juvenile Gangs