Gang Violence Answers

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Which group might be classified as a gang?

A
a club that has two members
B
six people who participate in community events
C
three people who went through an initiation
D
two people who are constantly engaged in criminal activity
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Which gang activity leads to legal consequences?

A
dropping out of college
B
assaulting people with or without deadly force
C
missing less than half an entire school year
D
disobeying caregivers and hanging out past curfew
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The federal government gives money to a community to try to reduce the impact of gang violence. How can the community use this money most effectively?

A
by increasing funding for fire and medical response
B
by creating grants for businesses struggling to stay open
C
by giving money to individual families who live in the community
D
by increasing salaries for personnel at poorly performing schools
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What is the best way for young adults to avoid gang violence?

A
Join an after-school sports group.
B
Get familiar with local crime areas.
C
Handle confrontations when they arise.
D
Record personal threats in a private journal.
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Which is a characteristic of a gang?

A
meets on an irregular basis
B
seeks control of a defined territory
C
participates in community activities
D
requires at least 15 members in the group
6

Nicolas has been in a gang for many years. Which health problem is he at risk of developing?

A
excess weight gain
B
post-traumatic stress disorder
C
sleep apnea
D
type 2 diabetes
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The graph shows criminal activity committed by gang members in a community.

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A
stolen cars
B
gang signs sprayed on buildings
C
after-hours thefts in stores
D
home robberies within a five-mile radius
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Which is a personal choice that someone might make to avoid gang violence?

A
Stop being a bully.
B
Only consume alcohol at home.
C
Fund outreach initiatives.
D
Create technology to fight crime.
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Which is a personal risk factor for wanting to join a gang?

A
receiving poor grades in school
B
having a family member in a gang
C
hearing others discuss being in a gang
D
feeling isolated from the popular in-crowd

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