Gang Violence Answers
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This graph shows the different gang-related activities reported in small and large communities.
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graffitiB
robberyC
drug salesD
aggravated assault2
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A study examined the relationship between the criminal offenses and the number of years in a gang.
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The longer someone is in a gang the more crimes committed.B
The longer someone is in a gang, the harder it is to leave the group.C
Individuals in a gang for one year have a hard time leaving the group.D
Individuals in a gang for one year have a large risk of committing a crime.3
Which characteristic describes one way a gang is identified?
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the ages of people who belong to a groupB
the type of homes that people in a group ownC
symbols that group members use to identify who they areD
the type of criminal activity that group members engage in4
Which is a personal risk factor for wanting to join a gang?
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receiving poor grades in schoolB
having a family member in a gangC
hearing others discuss being in a gangD
feeling isolated from the popular in-crowd5
The Saanvi family wants to move to a new town. How can they best determine whether a certain part of the town has gangs?
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Assess current criminal reports in the area.B
Check the names of people who live in the area.C
Rank schools that may affect having a good education.D
Identify areas that may encourage alcohol abuse.6
Nicolas has been in a gang for many years. Which health problem is he at risk of developing?
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excess weight gainB
post-traumatic stress disorderC
sleep apneaD
type 2 diabetes7
Which group might be classified as a gang?
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a club that has two membersB
six people who participate in community eventsC
three people who went through an initiationD
two people who are constantly engaged in criminal activity8
Jason pressures Emmanuel to be a gang member. Which choice is the best way Emmanuel can respond?
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Tell Jason he is not interested in joining.B
Ignore Jason and brush off what he says.C
Lighten the mood by changing the subject.D
Keep quiet and continue listening to Jason.Did you find these answers helpful?
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