Contents

pp iii-iii

Acknowledgements

pp iv-iv

Foreword

pp v-viii

PART I - Gangs, Violence and Gang Evolution: History, Context and Methods

pp 1-2

1 - Introduction: Gangs and Violence in the UK

pp 3-16

2 - Violence and Gang Evolution: Scottish Perspectives

pp 17-34

PART II - Continuity and Change in the West of Scotland: Empirical Insights

pp 35-36

3 - Transitional Journeys and Contemporary Adversity: Practitioner Insights

pp 37-59

4 - Moving In, Moving Up and Moving On: Reflections of Adults and Former Gang Members

pp 60-80

5 - Gang Organisation, Drug Markets and Supply Among Youth

pp 81-104

6 - Diverse Contemporary Youth Influences and Challenges

pp 105-126

PART III - Conclusion

pp 127-128

7 - Framing and Re-Framing the Experiences of Youth in Disadvantaged Scottish Communities

pp 129-146

Appendix: Geographical Areas and Socio-economic Profiles

pp 147-150

Notes

pp 151-152

References

pp 153-173

Index

pp 174-181