Bøger af Gabe Morales

Revised 2024- Focuses on Chicano/Latino influences of the Hip Hop Movement. The book documents early Chicano/Latino rap evolution and analyzes its role in violence among young people. The Author was involved in the late 1970s Hip Hop scene and watched it spread from New York City to cities like Seattle and Los Angeles. While it started out as an alternative to gang culture and was supported by many people in the community including probation officers and gang intervention workers, some rappers gravitated towards "gangster rap", they glorified violence. The Author describes how this music has influenced society in negative and positive ways.

Revised 2021 - Includes the history of disruptive groups and street gangs active within this area from mid-1800s to date, but one cannot understand well their origins or why they exist today without understanding the history of the South. Crime groups in the southeast portion of the United States run from fairly unorganized groups like "Moonshine Operations", to full-fledged street gangs, prison gangs, motorcycle gangs, and organized crime. While they may not meet the definition of a "street gang", criminal groups in the southern part of the United States have existed much longer than most people realize.The Author researched material in-depth, and interviewed numerous individuals, including gang members and local law enforcement, in particular nationwide gang expert Hunter "Gator" Glass, Adam Schniper who was a past President of the Alabama Gang Investigators Association, and Carter F. Smith who was a Founding Board Member of the Tennessee Gang Investigators Association, to give you an up to date picture of gangs in the southeast United States and their impact on crime and communities.

Revised 2021 - The History of the Black Guerrilla Family tracks the evolution of the BGF from George Jackson and other early Black prisoners in California. It shows how the BGF spread into the Federal system and Maryland-DOC. It also covers other major Black prison gangs and shows ways we might prevent prison violence. The book is updated and improved and includes many pictures never seen before. It has a 12 pt. font so take the 1 star reviews with a grain of salt, but it is available in larger font for those who wish to see it bigger.

Understanding Gangs and Gang Violence in America examines past, current, and future concerns regarding street and prison gang life in the United States. Author Gabe Morales combines his personal history, his experience serving in the adult and juvenile criminal justice system, thought-provoking case studies, and the perspectives of other experts within the field to paint a comprehensive and holistic portrait of American gangs and gang violence. The text examines what a gang is, how gang members are defined by various segments of society, common forms of gang communications, and the rules of the streets. It covers the history of major gangs in America, gang recruitment and behaviors, hate groups, and prevention and intervention programs. Dedicated chapters discuss teen brain function and risk factors for gang involvement, national and local responses to gang activity, and the efficacy and inefficacy of state laws. The book concludes with a discussion of gangs on an international scale, the future of gang-related issues, and how readers can apply their knowledge at the community level. Understanding Gangs and Gang Violence in America is valuable for courses in criminal justice and corrections. It can also be used by criminal justice and law enforcement practitioners who work with at-risk or gang-related populations.Gabe Morales is Executive Director of Criminal Justice Solutions, a nonprofit dedicated to providing individuals and organizations with knowledge, training classes, and events to increase their understanding of criminal justice-related issues and provide them with available resources. He has experience serving within the criminal justice system at the adult and juvenile levels, as well as working with at-risk youth. In addition to teaching criminal justice courses, Gabe has written over a dozen books on gangs and gang violence.

Examines past, current, and future concerns regarding street and prison gang life in the United States. Gabe Morales combines his personal history, his experience serving in the criminal justice system, case studies, and the perspectives of other experts to paint a comprehensive and holistic portrait of American gangs and gang violence.