Podolny, M.A. Youth organized crime: characteristic features.

Abstract: As the author of this article notes, within the organized crime, one may single out a number of groups, which seem to be ready to commit any type of crime, without any particular specialization, and turn out to be youth organized crime groups. E.g., most of robberies are commited by people 21 to 30 years old. This article contains analysis of specific features, which single out youth organized crime among other types of organized crimes. In particular, author defines “youth” for the purpose of this study, studies psychological mechanisms behind formation of such groups and specific features of crimes, committed by such groups.