Bell Ringer 10/09/2013 What are FOUR contributions to crime during the 1700’s, 1800’s, 1900’s. What is happing to crime rates in the U.S through 1930’s till today?

Bell Ringer10/14/2013 Why do you think Violent Crime has existed at such high levels throughout history? Why do you think that American outlaws like Jesse James and Billy the kid are portrayed as heroes?

Youth, Gangs and Violence

Data: About half of all people arrested are under the age of 25. More than three-fourths of them are males. In fact, males account for more than 80% of all violent crime arrests. “Lack of feelings” “They are not afraid of the police or jail or dying”

Youth Gang Violence Early gangs committed street crimes Mexican immigrants in Los Angeles Puerto Rican gangs in New York Motorcycle gangs developed in poor white communities in the 50’s... African-American youth gangs  Crips  Bloods Drugs

Reasons for joining Gangs 1. Safety 2. Money 3. Family

Classification of Gangs Corporate  Try to make money  highly organized Territorial  Less organized  Focus on protecting turf Scavenger  Least organized  Low achievers and prone to violence  Violence is impulsive and senseless

Tactics for Gang Suppression Directed Police Patrols Anti-loitering ordinances Street-gang injunctions Zero tolerance for gang violence

Directed Police Patrols Flooding areas known for gang activity Stop suspected gang members for minor offenses Drew criticism

Anti-loitering ordinances Chicago police dispersed about 90,000 people Arrested more than 40,000 Chicago v. Morales, 1999

Street-gang injunctions Shut down “public nuisances” Civil lawsuit  Banned some legal things: gather, wear certain clothes, carry a beeper Gallo v. Acuna 1999

Zero Tolerance for Gang Violence Meet with Gangs Any violence would result in a crackdown on all members Operation late night Gun Project