Mexican American Girls and Gang Violence: Beyond Risk

by Avelardo Valdez

Book Overview

This book focuses on the vulnerability of beyond-risk young females connected to male street-based youth gangs involved in violence, drug use, crime and sexual behavior. Special attention is given to partner violence experienced by these girls embedded in Mexican American communities with persistent poverty and weak community institutions. Unlike other studies on gang girls, this book describes the relationships of girls with others in the community,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230615554
• ISBN13: 9780230615557
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 211 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"