Contemporary Patterns of Female Gangs in Correctional Settings
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2168215 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Michael Lauderdale, Michelle Burman |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 258-280 |
| Publication date | 2009-04-17 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1091-1359 • E-ISSN: 1540-3556 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10911350802694766 |
| OpenAlex | W2054261693 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 7 |
This article addresses the current state of female participation in street and prison gangs. Data come predominantly from interviews with observers (correctional officials) and from the authors' experiences in working with correctional, police, and school personnel. The methodology used is an opportunity sample. The article reviews the literature on gangs and addresses why early studies showed few females in gangs and then typically in defined peripheral roles
Criminology · Prison · Sample (material · Sociology · State (computer science · Computer Science · Crime Patterns and Interventions · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis · Homelessness and Social Issues · Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.25 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2014 - 2025 (12) |
| Highly cited | No |