The Chicago Crime Commission has released a new book of street gangs, complete with more than 1,000 mug shots of mostly young African-American and Latino men it calls “the worst of the worst.” If you ...

Girls in gangs are more likely than their male counterparts to permanently leave a gang when they are offered proper support. But there is a lack of resources targeting young women involved in gangs.

In Chicago, a nonprofit linked to the business community has handed out a thick book to police stations and schools. It's known as "The Gang Book." The new edition is about 400 pages - mugshots, ...

The Chicago Crime Commission recently published an update to its gang book. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Columbia University professor Desmond... Why Chicago's 'Gang Book' Is A Problem For ...