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STREET GANG [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-10-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Criminology
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
- Social Problems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- street gang
1, record 1, English, street%20gang
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a more or less structured group of teenagers or young adults who use group intimidation and violence to carry out criminal acts in order to gain power and status and/or control certain lucrative activities. 2, record 1, English, - street%20gang
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A defining characteristic of most street gangs, whether low level or more sophisticated, is a high propensity for violence. Intimidation, assaults or homicides are an integral component of their gang and personal interactions. Street gangs exist and are criminally active across Canada and are considered significant enforcement threats in all regions except the Atlantic provinces. 3, record 1, English, - street%20gang
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "gang" is not always a synonym of "street gang". 4, record 1, English, - street%20gang
Record 1, Key term(s)
- gang
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Criminologie
- Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gang de rue
1, record 1, French, gang%20de%20rue
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bande de rue 2, record 1, French, bande%20de%20rue
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe de jeunes avec une structure plus ou moins organisée possédant un signe et un territoire distinctifs et dont les membres vivant dans un mode de vie délinquant sont impliqués dans des activités criminelles et violentes [à] des fins économiques, de pouvoir et/ou de protection. 3, record 1, French, - gang%20de%20rue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mot «rue» dans l'expression «gang de rue» n'est pas accessoire : la rue joue un rôle important dans la nature des activités de ces groupes. La culture des gangs de rue est centrée sur l'idée d'occuper la voie publique et de s'y conduire comme ils le désirent. Ainsi, les groupes chez lesquels on ne retrouve pas cette culture de rue ne sont pas à proprement parler des «gangs de rue». 4, record 1, French, - gang%20de%20rue
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «gang» et «bande» ne sont pas toujours synonymes dans tous les contextes. 5, record 1, French, - gang%20de%20rue
Record 1, Key term(s)
- gang
- bande
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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