Offense specialization among outlaw motorcycle gang members: Comparing specialization metrics

Heather Wolbers, Timothy Cubitt and Anthony Morgan

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2024, vol. 95, issue C

Abstract: We examine the extent of offense specialization among outlaw motorcycle gang affiliates across Australia using a multi-metric approach, and by doing so compare diverse measures of specialization.

Keywords: Outlaw motorcycle gangs; Specialization; Diversity index; Offense specialization coefficient; Multilevel IRT approach; Forward specialization coefficient; Transition matrix (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2024.102296

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