{"product_id":"the-gang-life-robert-matthew-brzenchek-9781138103030","title":"The Gang Life: Laugh Now, Cry Later: Suppression and Prevention","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Gang Life: Laugh Now, Cry Later\u003c\/em\u003e examines the criminal gangster mindset and offers gang prevention strategies, using real-world examples to demonstrate a holistic approach toward combatting this surging societal problem. The text outlines the evolution of gang membership from a state of interest, to association, to hardcore \"O.G.\" (Original Gangster) status, and explores the evolution of law enforcement's multi-pronged approach to combating criminal street gang violence, from the catch-and-release mentality of the 1970s and 1980s to today's collaboration with private organizations such as Boys \u0026amp; Girls Clubs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn-depth profiles, case studies, and lengthy histories of gangs, gang members, and their transformations are provided to demonstrate the deleterious effect of gangs on society. Designed for criminal justice students and for practitioners in the field, this text offers readers a holistic approach toward gang prevention from three nationally awarded educators and gang investigators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Matthew Brzenchek,Ben Pieper,Garrick Plonczynski\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138103039\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138103030\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 166\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.40w x 0.60d","brand":"Robert Matthew Brzenchek","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48621966360831,"sku":"9781138103030","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-gang-life-robert-matthew-brzenchek-9781138103030","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}