Distributed by the Government of Canada Depository Services Program (Weekly acquisitions list 2017-19). Issued also in French under title: Gangs de jeunes au Canada, examen des questions et enjeux actuels.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- What is a youth gang? -- Why do youth become involved in gangs? -- What are the consequences associated with youth gangs? -- What are the risk and protective factors for youth gang involvement? -- Who joins youth gangs in Canada? snapshot on three key populations of interest -- What are we doing to address youth gang involvement?.