The projects gang and non-gang families in East Los Angeles - Vigil, James Diego (Univ. of Texas Press, 2007)
Includes bibliographical references (p. [213]-225) and index
Introduction -- Rationale and methods -- A history of the Cuatro Flats barrio gang -- The gang subculture: change and continuity -- The Pico Gardens clique -- A gang life -- Cholas in the world of gangs -- Why children either avoid or affiliate with gangs -- Families not involved with gangs -- A closer look at gang-affiliated families -- Gang prevention and intervention strategies over time -- Conclusion and recommendations