Associate Professor Mark Lauchs from QUT’s School of Justice has recently co-authored a book which provides a theoretical examination of outlaw motorcycle gangs and their associated activities.
Often identified as a symbol of deviance and violence, outlaw motorcycle gang are increasingly seen as a threat to communities around the world. This book discusses the social context within which Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs and groups have emerged and the implication of labelling these groups as deviant and outlaw. There is no doubt that members of these clubs have been involved in serious criminal activity and this book explores whether gang and organised crime theory can effectively explain their criminal activities. Importantly, the book also assesses policing and political responses to the clubs’ activities. It argues that there is an increasing need for national and international cooperation on the part of law enforcement agencies with various levels of government as well as the private sector. Importantly, the book offers suggestions for the best responses to the crimes committed by members of Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs.
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