ERIC Number: ED505592
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Apr
Pages: 2
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Highlights of the 2007 National Youth Gang Survey
Egley, Jr., Arlen; O'Donnell, Christina E.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
This report presents findings from the 2007 National Youth Gang Survey. Data on the number of gangs, gang members, and gang-related homicides in larger cities, suburban counties, smaller cities, and rural counties are provided to accurately reflect youth gang activity in the United States. Based on survey results, it is estimated that nearly 3,550 jurisdictions across the United States experienced gang activity in 2007. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Juvenile Gangs, Counties, Homicide, Trend Analysis, Delinquency, Suburbs, Urban Areas, Rural Areas, Law Enforcement, Police, Crime
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. 810 Seventh Street NW, Washington, DC 20531. Tel: 202-307-5911; Web site: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/publications/index.html
Publication Type: Numerical/Quantitative Data; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: US Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
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