Problem
Gang warfare
Other Names:
Gang warMob violence
Gang violence
Nature:
A gang is, by definition, a conflict group at war with other groups or with the forces of organized society. It may originally have formed spontaneously, but it is integrated through conflict. Boy-groups or gangs in many cities are an important factor in juvenile delinquency, in the beginnings of criminal careers, in organized crime, and in political corruption.
Incidence:
In the UK in 1988, 3% of male murders and 1% of female murders were attributed to gang warfare. During 3 months in 1991, 270 gang members in Los Angeles were killed.
Broader Problems:
WarCriminal gangsHuman violenceOrganized crime Narrower Problems:
Gang rapeYouth gangsVigilantism Related Problems:
Racial warCrowd mentality Aggravates:
TheftRevengeEnemiesRobberyHomicideProperty damageCriminal intrusionDrive-by shootingsFirearms and explosives crimesCriminally life endangering behaviour Values:
NonviolenceViolenceWar Subject(s):
Defence → Private armiesDefence → War
Societal Problems → Crime
Societal Problems → Maltreatment
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
30.04.2020 – 18:49 CEST