The History of the Black Guerrilla Family tracks the evolution of the BGF from George Jackson and other early Black prisoners until the recent hunger strikes in California. It shows how the BGF spread into the Federal system and Maryland-DOC. It also shows ways we might prevent prison violence. The book has a 12 pt. font so take the 1 star reviews with a grain of salt, but it is available in larger font for those who wish to see it bigger.
The History of the Black Guerrilla Family tracks the evolution of the BGF from George Jackson and other early Black prisoners until the recent hunger ...
This book follows events leading up to the Mexican-American War, Chicano Resistance, Gang Evolution state by state, as well as Prevention, Intervention & Suppression Efforts. It also describes how, for a short time period anyway, many people in the Southwest joined a "Movement of Carnalismo," and how many let that peace slip away into the "Chaos" of gang violence today.
This book follows events leading up to the Mexican-American War, Chicano Resistance, Gang Evolution state by state, as well as Prevention, Interventio...
Undoubtedly, the gang influence that has most affected communities, far and wide, across the United States has been Chicago based gangs. In this regard, two "real cops" that have affected the professional lives of gang investigators across the United States came together to write a book about these Chicago based gangs. Retired Chicago PD Gang Detective, Joe Sparks and King County, WA, Gang Specialist Gabe Morales are not only two of the most experienced gang investigators I have ever met, they have assisted me in many of my own gang investigations. They have also assisted many other gang...
Undoubtedly, the gang influence that has most affected communities, far and wide, across the United States has been Chicago based gangs. In this regar...
Focuses on Chicano/Latino influences of the Hip Hop Movement. The book documents early Chicano/Latino rap evolution and analyzes its role in violence among young people. The Author was involved in the late 1970s Hip Hop scene and watched it spread from New York City to cities like Seattle and Los Angeles. While it started out as an alternative to gang culture and was supported by many people in the community including probation officers and gang intervention workers, some rappers gravitated towards "gangster rap," they glorified violence. The Author describes how this music has influenced...
Focuses on Chicano/Latino influences of the Hip Hop Movement. The book documents early Chicano/Latino rap evolution and analyzes its role in violence ...
Includes the history of disruptive groups and street gangs active within this area from mid-1800s to date, but one cannot understand well their origins or why they exist today without understanding the history of the South. Crime groups in the southeast portion of the United States run from fairly unorganized groups like "Moonshine Operations," to full-fledged street gangs, prison gangs, motorcycle gangs, and organized crime. While they may not meet the definition of a "street gang," criminal groups in the southern part of the United States have existed much longer than most people realize....
Includes the history of disruptive groups and street gangs active within this area from mid-1800s to date, but one cannot understand well their origin...
