WHITTIER, Calif., Sept. 12, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- There is no denying that the gang phenomenon is a major issue all over America today as the youth fight each other and victimize innocent people. As such, the cost of law enforcement involved in dealing with gangs, investigating their crimes, and protecting the community escalates tremendously. In author Gilbert M. Grinie's view, the gang problem can only be dealt when the community-at-large, at the political and economic levels, becomes involved. An engaging discussion begins with the release of Grinie's new book The Way Out: A Historical Perspective on Gangs.

The Way Out offers readers a historical perspective of ethnic gangs around the nation, specifically about Chicano/Latino gangs in the city and county of Los Angeles. It is a comprehensive review that presents detailed information obtained through personal interviews with active gang members, retired gang members and members of non-profit organizations that focus on gang violence. Readers will find crucial factors that influence gang formation as well as reasons on why Chicano/Latino youth join violent gangs. Moreover, this book will help you understand how the social problem of violence and mob activity presents a major challenge for all ethnocultural groups within the communities in Los Angeles. Finally, The Way Out offers sound suggestions as to how the local community could come up with the means to curb rackets, prevent violence and keeping residents safe at all times.

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About the Author

Gilbert M. Grinie was born on March 29, 1948 in Silver City, New Mexico. Conditioned to believe that the skills of Hispanics or Mexicans were those of a barber, cook, and mechanic etc., he finished the 8th grade, which motivated him to learn how to survive the street life. Grinie took his GED in 1976 prior to being released from prison. In 1996, the author graduated with his Associates of Arts from Cerritos College, both his Bachelors of Science in Rehabilitation Services in 2002, and his Masters of Science in Counseling in 2004 from California State University Los Angeles.

                  The Way Out * by Gilbert M. Grinie
                  A Historical Perspective on Gangs
                   Publication Date: April 30, 2008
          Picture Book; $19.99; 114 pages; 978-1-4363-2441-0
     Picture Book Hardcover; $29.99; 114 pages; 978-1-4363-2442-7

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