POLI 219 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Hydroponics, American Mafia, Operation Spring
8 Dec 2015
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Why do people join gangs: material incentives, recreation, place of refuge and camouflage, physical protection, a time to resist, commitment the community. Why do young people join street gangs? risk: social inequality disadvantage with aboriginal youth as highest, gangs target youth who come from troubled families, economic problems, want financial and social status. What are the law enforcement strategies: rico act that usa has (racketeer influenced and corrupt. Overall bill c-10 forces tougher penalties, and gives the possibility of trying some youth in court as adults (for those who commit serious crimes such as murder or assault: criminalizing youth association. To prevent youth and unfortunate characters from joining gangs before they become attracted to it. Chapter: east coast region: quebec, central region: ontario, west coast region: manitoba to british columbia. Created by a vote => president,vice, sergeant at arms, secretary, treasurer.
