This special issue focuses on usage of social network data to explore gang-related patterns and phenomena.
Guest editors:
Dr. Martin Bouchard, Simon Fraser University, mbouchard@sfu.ca
Dr. Jason Gravel, Temple University, jgravel@temple.edu
Special issue information:
Gangs are first and foremost social networks. The structure of these networks influences members' immersion in gang life and their roles within the group, affecting factors like membership duration, violence exposure, and long-term outcomes. Viewing gangs as social networks explains differences in behavior between gang and non-gang members, such as increased involvement in crime and violence. Research on gang networks has driven advancements in intervention strategies. Despite progress, there's untapped potential in applying social network analysis to understand gangs fully.
This special issue seeks contributions using social network data to explore gang-related patterns and phenomena. Conceptual papers addressing gangs and social networks are also welcome. The focus is broad, targeting mainstream criminologists and emphasizing conceptual approaches and implications for the field.
Manuscript submission information:
You may inquire about the appropriateness of your contribution by email to the guest editors: Martin Bouchard at mbouchard@sfu.ca and Jason Gravel at jgravel@temple.edu.
This Special Issue shall proceed in steps. First, prospective authors are asked to send an abstract to the guest editors by April 15th, 2024. Second, the guest editors will make decisions on which authors will be invited to submit to the special issue. Decisions will be sent by 1st May 2024. The final manuscripts are due 31st July, 2024.
Manuscripts should be submitted to the journal's submission system. Please refer to the Guide for Authors to prepare your manuscript.
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