This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
This activity is approved for 1.75 STC credit hours.
Outline:
Introduction to Gangs
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Defining a Gang
Common Features of a Gang
Other Terms
Common Indicators of Gang Membership
Correlates of Gang Membership
Validating a Gang Member
Review
Summary
Section 3: Joining the Gang
Pulled or Pushed
Reasons Why People Join
Risk Factors
Adolescent Brain Development
Protective Factors
Review
Summary
Section 4: Gang Organization &Types of Gangs
Components of Gang Organization
Internal organization
Rules
Membership
Perpetrators and Victims
Punishments
Gang Finances
Public Relations
Alliances and Rivalries
Types of Gangs
Street Gangs
Prison Gangs
Similarities and Differences of Prison and Street Gangs
Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
Hybrid Gangs
Female Gangs
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
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Richard Harris is the Safety and Security Administrator for the Tulsa County Juvenile Bureau of the District Court and a Tulsa Police Officer. He has been working with youth in gangs for over twenty years. Richard has been a member of the Tulsa Rea Gang Taskforce (TARGET group) since 2004 and an executive board member and trainer for the Oklahoma Gang Investigator's Association since 2006. Disclosure: Richard Harris has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.Staff Writer: Kimberly Cobb, MS
Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new Relias staff joining the Content Department. Mrs. Cobb has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 24 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, and training and technical assistance. She was the statewide evaluator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky for adult, juvenile, and family drug courts; a Research Associate for the American Probation & Parole Association providing training and technical assistance to Native American Nations/Alaska Native Villages on systemic criminal and juvenile justice initiatives; and a Research Administrator for the University of Kentucky. Disclosure: Kimberly Cobb, MS has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.