Gang Violence

Question 1

Complete the paragraph by choosing from each drop-down menu.

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✔ intervention programs; Riley is a community official trying to fight gang violence in her community. Her town has a high rate of youth who are committing minor offenses. She decides to implement as a way to directly reduce: intervention programs; Riley is a community official trying to fight gang violence in her community. Her town has a high rate of youth who are committing minor offenses. She decides to implement as a way to directly reduce: prevention programs

Question 2

Which are common characteristics of gang involvement for girls? Check all that apply.

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They choose gangs in order to feel powerful and safe.; They are more likely to experience sexual assault.; They have an increased risk of suicide.; They have an increased risk of drug and alcohol addiction.

Question 3

Which are risk factors for gang involvement? Check all that apply.

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using drugs; skipping school; being arrested

Question 4

What does the author mean when he states that gangs act as "powerful social networks” that "constrain the behavior” of members? Check all that apply.

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Those involved with gangs are more likely to be cut off from their families.; Being involved with a gang increases the likelihood of dropping out of school.; Once a person becomes involved with a gang, gang members replace his or her previous circle of friends.

Question 5

Which actions could leaders take in accordance with this law? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

increase the penalties for offenses committed by gang members in a school zone; arrest high school students who encourage fellow students to join a gang; increase the penalties for students wearing gang colors or symbols at school

Question 6

✔ prevention programsintervention programssuppression tactics

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✔ prevention programs

Question 7

Based on the chart, a young man who has been a member of a gang for one year has likely committed about [___] criminal offenses.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

15; Selection 1: 15; Selection 2: increases; Selection 3: 50

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