Gang Violence Answers

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This graph shows the different gang-related activities reported in small and large communities.

graffiti

robbery

drug sales

aggravated assault

A study examined the relationship between the criminal offenses and the number of years in a gang.

The longer someone is in a gang the more crimes committed.

The longer someone is in a gang, the harder it is to leave the group.

Individuals in a gang for one year have a hard time leaving the group.

Individuals in a gang for one year have a large risk of committing a crime.

Which is a characteristic of a gang?

meets on an irregular basis

seeks control of a defined territory

participates in community activities

requires at least 15 members in the group

Which gang activity leads to legal consequences?

dropping out of college

assaulting people with or without deadly force

missing less than half an entire school year

disobeying caregivers and hanging out past curfew

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