Improving outcomes for young people in Counties Manukau - Carl Crafar (Ministry of Social Development)
1. Youth Gangs Improving Outcomes for Young People in Counties Manukau Carl Crafar – National Manager Youth Gangs
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7. What did we do…Research History of Youth Gangs Youth Gangs identified in New Zealand in 1950s Maori and Pacific Gangs Expand and gain Notoriety as they are Perceived to be Increasingly violent 1970s Rebellious teen Behaviour – Rock ‘n’ roll, alcohol and sexual activity 1950s American-based Hells Angels gang influences Gang development in New Zealand Gang consists of Pakeha 1960s 1980s Gang membership Becomes more long-term And gangs are composed of adults rather than youth Gangs tend to move From territorially Based groups to more Highly organised gangs 1990s
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9. What did we do… Research Example of Gang Hierarchy BP Black Power JBP Junior Black Power JCB Juvenile Cripsta Boys 17-21 year olds TNS Thugs Not Soldiers 15-17 year olds RYT Ruthless Young Thugs 14-17 year olds