Risk factors associated with gang membership: A Review of the Literature (original) (raw)

PROBLEM: Many adolescents and some young adults are involved in gangs, both on a national and international basis; and there has been an increase in individuals involved in gangs in the past decade or so. METHOD: A literature review examined studies related to the surrounding risk factors associated with gang membership. FINDINGS: The majority of research is US based. However, the global fundamental characteristics of youth gangs have remained relatively stable post 2000 categorised into five ecological domains: individual, peer, family, school and community. CONCLUSION: With the increase of gangs across the UK over the years, more research is needed in order to address the risk factors that derive individuals to join gangs, in order to put the correct prevention procedures and intervention programmes in place.

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