CCJS 454 Study Guide - Final Guide: Outlaws Motorcycle Club, Bandidos Motorcycle Club, Nuestra Familia

• School: University of Maryland
• Department: Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Course: CCJS 454
• Professor: Justine Madoo

Document Summary

Female gang membership in male-dominated gangs is increasing. The prevalence of predominantly female gangs continues to be a rare phenomenon. Boys are more likely than girls to remain involved in a gang well into young adulthood (pregnancy, family, naturally age out, sexual harassment from other men, incarcerated may have a greater effect) Girls tend to join gangs at an earlier age. Having a large proportion of males in their gangs increasing girls" participation in delinquency and violence. Reporter higher levels of carrying concealing weapons. Girls are not usually involved in much drinking or fighting. Arrests are common for running away and other status offenses (illegal activities that are only illegal for minors) Most crimes happen spontaneously, most due to boredom. Membership is an independent gang (all female, rare) Regular membership in a male gang as coed. As female auxiliaries of male gangs (latin kings/latin queens)