SOC SCI 164D Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Homeboy Industries
18 Jun 2017
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You"re on probation when you get out of county jail. You"re on parole when you get out of prison. Party crews is a form of street gang. Party crews are like a big family; they call their crew members family just like gang members call their crew family. Over 50% of victims are innocent bystanders in this country. Ross video = teenager shot and almost killed by his buddy for a gang initiation. Murder on vermont street = girl got shot in the leg. Homeboy industries = gang rehab and intervention place. Family life and neighborhood are key risk factors. Victim impact statement = done in court during. Got raped as a 6 year old and his dad left his family. Family traditions/childhood experiences with parents play a big role in determining whether the children get into gangs. For example, culturally and as a group, hispanics tend to identify with the community they live in.
