Drugs, Gangs and Organised Crime.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bateman, Tim.

Contributor:

Pitts, John.

Series:

Safer Communities

Safer Communities ; v.2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gangs.

Organized crime.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (39 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bradford, West Yorkshire : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2019.

Summary:

This edition of 'Safer Communities' explores the intricate dynamics of drugs, gangs, and organized crime in the UK, focusing on the concept of 'county lines' and the exploitation of vulnerable youths. Edited by John Pitts, the collection includes contributions that examine the evolution of street gangs and their involvement in drug distribution networks. Paul Andell discusses government policies against the backdrop of socio-economic challenges facing young people, suggesting economic interventions as potential solutions. Robert Hesketh and Grace Robinson analyze the business aspects of drug distribution dominated by organized crime. The work aims to provide insights into effective community safety practices and interventions, targeting policymakers, researchers, and practitioners in criminology and community safety. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Covers

Guest editorial

Addressing county lines: praxis for community safety practitioners

Grafting: "the boyz" just doing business? Deviant entrepreneurship in street gangs

The evolution of the English street gang Generated by AI.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781839092282

1839092289

OCLC:

1122450461