Browsing by Author "Mane, Amanda"

Gangs have posed an issue throughout time in every society that exists. They merely change shape and conduct themselves differently. In Finland there has been an emergence of a new style of street gangs which has in turn created criminality related to street gangs. As time goes by without adequate interventions these street gangs are able to build stronger foundations and take it so far that there is no turning back. Therefore, it is crucial to find what are the most appropriate gang policies to address this issue. This research systematically analyses gang policies found in Sweden and the United Kingdom to examine and determine what gang policies are most successful. Moreover, it concentrates on Sweden and the UK, as the street gangs that have emerged in Finland share similar traits and have clearly been influenced by the style and approaches of the street gangs that have already existed in these countries. Thus, a hypothesis regarding the influx of roadman culture from the UK and its correlation with gang activities in Finland emerges, highlighting the need for nuanced interventions. By examining and comparing gang policies in these countries we can determine which approaches could be applicable in Finland, too. This research was done by conducting a systematic literature review (SLR) where the chosen five researches per country were analyzed in terms of their reach and their outcomes. Furthermore, to determine the best approaches these researches were further compared and analyzed through the lens of cultural criminology. This is an important point of view as it aids in pinpointing the reasons why these street gangs conduct themselves as they do. As it is crucial to be able to understand this issue in order to eradicate it. Thus, it is vital to use the research and data available of societies that have a similar issue that is comparable to the situation in Finland. As history has shown us, only by societies learning from each other and working together can we overcome such obstacles. By bridging the gap between research insights and policy formulation, this study aims to cultivate evidence-based approaches to address the complex issue of street gangs in Finland.