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Youth, Street Gangs and Violence in South Africa (From Youth, Street Culture and Urban Violence in Africa, P 405-411, 1997, Georges Herault and Pius Adesanmi, eds.)

NCJ Number
179342
Author(s)
Amanda Dissel
Date Published
1997
Length
7 pages
Annotation
This study addresses some of the causal factors associated with marginalized young people who find their home and sense of belonging on the streets of South Africa.
Abstract
The study discusses some of the many contributory social and political factors that determine young people's movement to the streets and that influence the roles they assume. In addition, the study examines the link between street youth and street gangs and their relationship to crime. The final part of the study considers how the criminal justice system deals with young people and explores alternative restorative judicial mechanisms. In dealing with issues in street gangs and violence in South Africa, the author covers such specific topics as urbanization, social control, race relations, family relationships, juvenile gangs, weapon availability, social services, and positive youth involvement in the community. 7 references

Sale Source
Institut Francais de recherche en Afrique
Address

P.O. Box 21540, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Publication Format
Book (Softbound)
Publication Type
Survey
Language
English
Country
Nigeria