title: New developments and implications for understanding the victimization of gang members.
abstract: Despite a long line of research establishing a connection between gang membership and delinquent or criminal behavior, less is known about gang members' exposure to victimization. Among the few published studies that have recently investigated the gang-victimization link, findings are mixed and our understanding of this relationship remains unclear. This study offers a synthesis of the emerging gang-victimization literature by highlighting methodological and theoretical advancements and limitations within the field. Specific recommendations are presented to guide future research.
authors.affiliation: Arizona State University, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA. katefox@asu.edu
authors.forename: Kathleen A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Fox
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D000374:Aggression / Q000523:psychology*; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008297:Male; D010379:Peer Group; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012933:Social Identification