According to the U.S. Department of Justice, more than 20,000 violent gangs with approximately 1 million members were criminally active in the United States as of September 2008. Through
objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines How Serious a Problem Are Gangs? Why Do Young People Join Gangs? Can People Leave the Gang Life Behind?
and Can Gang Violence Be Stopped?