Author Question: Explain the difference between the gangs of the 1950s and the supergangs of the 1960s. The answer ... (Read 60 times)

Marty · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

Explain the difference between the gangs of the 1950s and the supergangs of the 1960s.
The answer should include the following points:

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Status offenders can be processed only through the juvenile justice system and cannot be handled separately from felons and misdemeanants.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

makaylafy · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The answer should include the following points:
1950s:
o They spent time hanging out and partying together; when deemed necessary, they fought other gangs.
o Not the lethal weapons they became in recent decades, but capable of violent behavior. Always understood to be protecting turf.
o Attracted considerable attention among researchers and policy makers. Millions of dollars spent on projects and programs designed to prevent and control gang behavior.
1960s:
o The major supergangs developed when neighborhood gangs became larger and more powerful than other gangs in surrounding neighborhoods.
o They forced the small groups to become part of their gang organization.
o The supergangs in Chicago became involved in community action and political activism.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE