NCJ Number
227228
Journal
Journal of Gang Research Volume: 16 Issue: 3 Dated: Spring 2009 Pages: 34-76
Editor(s)
George W. Knox Ph.D.
Date Published
2009
Length
42 pages
Annotation
This article provides information on each of 92 courses that will be available at the 2009 NGCRC (National Gang Crime Research Center) International Gang Specialist Training Conference, August 12-14, 2009.
Abstract
After listing the title for each course, the instructor's name and brief biography are provided. Other information pertains to when the course will be offered during the conference, the length of the course, session credits, and an abstract on what the course covers. Among the topics addressed in the course are the characteristics and criminal behaviors of specific gangs and hate groups; gang prosecution in Cook County, IL; gang investigations; drug wars on the Mexican front; development of a community-based approach to reducing gang violence; the use of "gang mapping" for investigation and research; gang prevention; and gangs in the military.