Male or female, Latinos share reasons for gang involvement ---
The at-risk neighborhoods in which many Latinos live play a pivotal role in gang activity, says new research from the Health Initiative of the Americas (HIA), School of Public Health, at UC Berkeley. The research looks at the reasons behind a high and growing rate of gang involvement among male and female Latinos.
According to researchers, violent neighborhood conditions create an environment conducive to engaging in gang activity, particularly among youth, who may consider gang involvement as a viable option for protection.