Date of Award
5-1-2012
Degree Type
Thesis
University or Center
Clark Atlanta University(CAU)
School
School of Social Work
Degree Name
M.S.W.
Department
Social Work and Public Health
First Advisor
Dr. Ebony L. McGriff
Abstract
This is a descriptive study of the relationship between exposure to childhood maltreatment and its impact on gang affiliation. It examines the relationship between child maltreatment and gang affiliation to assess if child maltreatment is a risk factor for gang membership. The results of the study suggest that there is a statistically significant relationship between childhood maltreatment, specifically neglect, and gang affiliation. This study and others like it can assist professionals such as social workers and law enforcement officials in providing prevention, intervention and other services to youth at risk of joining a gang and current gang members.
Recommended Citation
Washington, Gerri I., "The correlation between child maltreatment and gang affiliation in metro Atlanta" (2012). ETD Collection for AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library. 574.
http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/574
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