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YOUTH GANGS YOUTH GANGS [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Social Problems
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Youth Gang Prevention Fund
1, record 1, English, Youth%20Gang%20Prevention%20Fund
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- YGPF 1, record 1, English, YGPF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Youth Gang Prevention Fund(YGPF) provides time-limited funding for initiatives in communities that prevent at-risk youth from joining gangs, provides exit strategies for youth who belong to gangs, and offers support to youth so they do not re-join gangs, in communities where youth gangsare an existing or emerging threat. 1, record 1, English, - Youth%20Gang%20Prevention%20Fund
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Fonds de lutte contre les activités des gangs de jeunes
1, record 1, French, Fonds%20de%20lutte%20contre%20les%20activit%C3%A9s%20des%20gangs%20de%20jeunes
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- FLAGJ 1, record 1, French, FLAGJ
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Fonds de lutte contre les activités des gangs de jeunes (FLAGJ) offre du financement pour une période déterminée pour les initiatives mises en place dans les collectivités qui sont aux prises avec des gangs de jeunes, ou dans les collectivités où il s'agit d'une menace émergente. 1, record 1, French, - Fonds%20de%20lutte%20contre%20les%20activit%C3%A9s%20des%20gangs%20de%20jeunes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-10-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Criminology
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hybrid gang
1, record 2, English, hybrid%20gang
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- copycat gang 2, record 2, English, copycat%20gang
correct, less frequent
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
New youth gangsare formed almost daily throughout the country. Although many of these gangscall themselves the same names of the older, traditional gangs, they are in no way, representative of the original gang. These gangsare known as hybrid or copycat gangs. 3, record 2, English, - hybrid%20gang
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Criminologie
- Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pseudo-gang
1, record 2, French, pseudo%2Dgang
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe s'identifiant aux gangs de grands centres urbains en essayant d'imiter leurs manières et leurs comportements. 2, record 2, French, - pseudo%2Dgang
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le pseudo-gang se distingue par son absence de contact avec des gangs de rue ou des organisations criminelles. Il s'agit d'un groupe éphémère, qui possède des signes, des symboles, des vêtements distinctifs et qui s'engage dans des comportements illégaux mineurs. 3, record 2, French, - pseudo%2Dgang
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Criminology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- steaming
1, record 3, English, steaming
adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concerning the practice of steaming. 2, record 3, English, - steaming
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gangsof youth were turned away from Notting Hill Carnival in West London yesterday because of police fears that they were about to use the ``steaming`` method of robberies and theft against carnival crowds. 3, record 3, English, - steaming
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Criminologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- à la poche 1, record 3, French, %C3%A0%20la%20poche
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-06-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
- Criminology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- organized violence
1, record 4, English, organized%20violence
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- organized crime violence 2, record 4, English, organized%20crime%20violence
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The goal of the meeting, held in Pretoria, was to broaden understanding of the links between a vast range of issues regarding youth involved in organized violence, from participation in war and armed conflict(including military and para-military groups) to forms of urban violence in gangs, protection rackets and street children organized around violent acts. 3, record 4, English, - organized%20violence
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Canadians are also seeing first-hand the problem of organized crime violence. In Quebec, for example, biker gangs have been tied to dozens of bombings and relating violence. 4, record 4, English, - organized%20violence
Record 4, Key term(s)
- organised violence
- organised crime violence
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Criminologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- violence organisée
1, record 4, French, violence%20organis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- violence du crime organisé 2, record 4, French, violence%20du%20crime%20organis%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Violence organisée englobe «torture ... autres peines ou traitements cruels, inhumains ou dégradants» comme dans l'article 5 de la Déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme des Nations Unies. La violence organisée englobe l'emprisonnement sans procès, les exécutions simulées, la prise d'otage, les disparitions ou toutes autres formes de privations violentes de liberté. 3, record 4, French, - violence%20organis%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La violence des gangs: la violence du crime organisé et des gangs dans la collectivité a conduit certaines autorités nationales à adopter des mesures très répressives contre les jeunes appartenant à des gangs. 4, record 4, French, - violence%20organis%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Problemas sociales
- Criminología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- violencia organizada
1, record 4, Spanish, violencia%20organizada
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las tendencias en los indicadores y escenarios de violencia junto con los patrones y proporciones de la participación de los actores organizados (guerrillas, paramilitares y narcotraficantes bajo un doble interés: cultivos ilícitos e inversiones en tierras) entre 1987-1997 han permitido identificar y caracterizar dichas configuraciones y dinámicas de la violencia organizada en Colombia. 1, record 4, Spanish, - violencia%20organizada
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-10-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
- Social Problems
- Criminology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- delinquent group
1, record 5, English, delinquent%20group
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The delinquent groups or gangswere not well-developed, with symbols, colors, and other gang identifications. Some of the youth were arrested for crimes against property and sentenced to probation camps, where their identification with gangs solidified. 2, record 5, English, - delinquent%20group
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
- Problèmes sociaux
- Criminologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- groupe délinquant
1, record 5, French, groupe%20d%C3%A9linquant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Groupe délinquant: C'est le type de groupe qui est le plus fréquent chez les jeunes délinquants. Ces groupes ont également peu de structure, peu de stabilité et sont de courte durée. Ils commettent des délits mineurs et également des crimes plus graves, mais ont cependant beaucoup moins recours à la violence que les « gangs de rue ». [...] les membres de ces groupes ne portent pas de signes distinctifs. 2, record 5, French, - groupe%20d%C3%A9linquant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-01-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Movements
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Students Together Against Racism
1, record 6, English, Students%20Together%20Against%20Racism
New Brunswick
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- STAR 1, record 6, English, STAR
New Brunswick
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formed at Riverview High School in January 1996, STAR speaks out against prejudicial and violent gang behaviors and encourages positive social activities. It recognizes that youth who often get involved in gangsare decent teenagers who have made negative choices. Working with a teacher coordinator and other community partners, including police, students plan fun activities and events that celebrate diversity and communicate a positive message of hope and friendship among students from all backgrounds. Over the next year, high school students throughout the province will be encouraged to develop programs similar to STAR promoting respect and understanding. 1, record 6, English, - Students%20Together%20Against%20Racism
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Students Together Against Racism Program
- STAR Program
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Mouvements sociaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Students Together Against Racism
1, record 6, French, Students%20Together%20Against%20Racism
New Brunswick
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- STAR 1, record 6, French, STAR
New Brunswick
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-11-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Neology and Linguistic Borrowing
- Translation (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wannabe
1, record 7, English, wannabe
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- wanna-be 2, record 7, English, wanna%2Dbe
correct, noun
- wanna be 2, record 7, English, wanna%20be
correct, noun
- wannabee 3, record 7, English, wannabee
correct, noun
- wanna-bee 2, record 7, English, wanna%2Dbee
correct, noun
- wannabie 2, record 7, English, wannabie
correct, noun
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who aspires to something 2, record 7, English, - wannabe
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Anyone who wants to be someone else. 4, record 7, English, - wannabe
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bimbo wannabees are known as bimbettes. (The Guardian, 11 Nov. 1987, p. 40.). 5, record 7, English, - wannabe
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
First used in the mid eighties to refer to white youth in the US who dressed and behaved like members of black gangs. 4, record 7, English, - wannabe
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Néologie et emprunts
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- velléitaire
1, record 7, French, vell%C3%A9itaire
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- vamp en herbe 2, record 7, French, vamp%20en%20herbe
feminine noun
- aspirant 3, record 7, French, aspirant
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui a des intentions faibles et ne se décide pas à agir. 4, record 7, French, - vell%C3%A9itaire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ce qu'on appelle un velléitaire. 4, record 7, French, - vell%C3%A9itaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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