CCJ 2509 — Introduction to Street Gangs
This course will examine the history of gangs, how to identify gang activity, including gang specific colors, clothing, symbols and signs. Traditional gang patterns as well as non-traditional hybrid gangs will be included into this curriculum along with their use of violence, drugs and guns. Topics will include a na- tional overview of major types of gang activity around the United States. Students will study reasons why youth join gangs and discuss community gang assessments and re- sponses. In addition, this class will provide information on ap- propriate prevention, intervention and suppression responses to gangs.