"Very informative book and on point. Gabe obviously worked extensively with at-risk youth. Awareness is the key. Awareness from the adults involved in the youth's life and from the round people also so they can be aware of what they need to do to prevent gang involvement." Evelyn Cuevas, Pathways to Graduation, New York City Schools

"This is an awesome book; I would highly recommend this to any new gang cop. This book breaks it down for the new gang investigator to [have] an open mind and be mindful of the facilitators as well as the actual gang members with easy-to-ready charts and pictures." Tim King, Retired Detention Deputy, Kern County, CA

"Love the book, especially the flow of it. It is a very comprehensive book." Jim Quick, President, Tennessee Gang Investigators Association

"Understanding Gangs and Gang Violence in America is a lofty endeavor to capture the history and activities of the evolving street/prison gang culture in this nation. It is comprehensive of each subject area and is a meaningful undertaking. As an academic piece, it is a perfect primer for the uninitiated and a good reference for the professional. I found it well written and researched, even if some assertions may be challenged. Overall, the reader/student should walk away with another tool in their toolkit of additional knowledge to the knowledge base. This book also demonstrates the futility of arresting ourselves out of the gang problem." Eduardo Cordero, Supervisor, Los Angeles County Probation Department-CLEAR

"Gabriel Morales has a passion for working with communities dealing with gang violence. He is more than willing to share his vast experience in all aspects of the justice system through speaking engagements, articles, and books. He is a nationally recognized expert that can help you with some solutions to gang violence problems." Natalie Di-Pace Salazar, Program Director at LA Regional Crime Stoppers, Inc.