Affiliation:
1. Criminal Justice and Public Safety Management, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
2. Criminal Justice and Sociology, University of Wyoming
3. Criminal Justice, Michigan State University
4. Criminology, University at Albany, State University of New York
Abstract
Abstract
Finn-Aage Esbensen’s contribution to research and practice in the areas of gangs, youth violence, juvenile delinquency, school-based prevention, and evaluation research is extensive. His published and highly cited work includes over 80 articles, 30 book chapters, 5 books, and a plethora of presentations and government reports. To support this work, Finn was successful in securing grant funding primarily from the National Institute of Justice totaling nearly $8 million. Additionally, he has been integral in bringing together individuals from various countries to examine gangs from an international perspective. This record ensued from his perpetual passion for answering novel questions, ensuring the practical utility of research findings, and training the next generation of scholars. As a result, his work has become nationally and internationally known and has led to Finn being identified as one of the premier gang and juvenile violence researchers.
Reference45 articles.
1. Examining Racial and Ethnic Variations in Reasons for Leaving a Youth Gang.;Journal of Developmental and Life-Course Criminology,2018
2. Carson, Dena C., and Finn-Aage Esbensen. 2016. “Motivations for Leaving: A Qualitative Comparison of Leaving Processes across Gang Definition.” In Gang Transitions and Transformations in an International Context, edited by Cheryl L. Maxson and Finn-Aage Esbensen, 139–155. New York: Springer.
3. Youth Gang Desistance: An Examination of the Effect of Different Operational Definitions of Desistance on the Motivations, Methods, and Consequences Associated with Leaving the Gang.;Criminal Justice Review,2013