Gang Violence Answers

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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 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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The graph shows criminal activity committed by gang members in a community.

Question illustration
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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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 characteristic describes one way a gang is identified?

A
the ages of people who belong to a group
B
the type of homes that people in a group own
C
symbols that group members use to identify who they are
D
the type of criminal activity that group members engage in
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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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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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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.

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