Role of Forensic Social Work in Gang Violence

Abstract

Gang violence in all over the world has become prevalent with the emergence of street gangs, young men and women, who identify themselves by wearing specific colors, are engaging in gang related activities or through ethnic / social affiliation.  As the gang problems increase in major cities across the country, law enforcement agencies, court systems and social service agencies must develop knowledge and expertise concerning how gangs affect their communities. This paper will explore different aspects of gang violence but most importantly reveals how forensic social work is relevant and how forensic social work impacts gang related crimes and violence.

Keywords

• forensic social work,gang violence,violence,crimes,school social work

Role of Forensic Social Work in Gang Violence

Öz

Gang violence in all over the world has become prevalent with the emergence of street gangs, young men and women, who identify themselves by wearing specific colors, are engaging in gang related activities or through ethnic / social affiliation.  As the gang problems increase in major cities across the country, law enforcement agencies, court systems and social service agencies must develop knowledge and expertise concerning how gangs affect their communities. This paper will explore different aspects of gang violence but most importantly reveals how forensic social work is relevant and how forensic social work impacts gang related crimes and violence.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• forensic social work,gang violence,violence,crime,school social work

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