TY - BOOK
T1 - The organisational structure, social networks and criminal activities of outlaw motorcycle gangs
T2 - Literature review
AU - Bright, David
AU - Deegan, Simone J.
PY - 2021/3
Y1 - 2021/3
N2 - Outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMCGs) are often reported to be disproportionately involved in crime. Debate continues about the relationship between the organisational structure of these groups and the extent and types of criminal activities undertaken by group members. A systematic review of the existing literature was conducted to examine the organisational structures that underpin the criminal activity of OMCGs. The available empirical research, though scant, supports the notion that, at least in some clubs or chapters, the structure of OMCGs facilitates criminal activities by individuals or small cliques, sometimes in collaboration with non-members.
AB - Outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMCGs) are often reported to be disproportionately involved in crime. Debate continues about the relationship between the organisational structure of these groups and the extent and types of criminal activities undertaken by group members. A systematic review of the existing literature was conducted to examine the organisational structures that underpin the criminal activity of OMCGs. The available empirical research, though scant, supports the notion that, at least in some clubs or chapters, the structure of OMCGs facilitates criminal activities by individuals or small cliques, sometimes in collaboration with non-members.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85106393343&partnerID=8YFLogxK
M3 - Book
AN - SCOPUS:85106393343
T3 - Trends and Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice
BT - The organisational structure, social networks and criminal activities of outlaw motorcycle gangs
PB - Australian Institute of Criminology
CY - Canberra
ER -