Gang Violence Answers
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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.2
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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 activity3
Which is a characteristic of a gang?
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meets on an irregular basisB
seeks control of a defined territoryC
participates in community activitiesD
requires at least 15 members in the group4
What is the best way for young adults to avoid gang violence?
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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.5
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-crowd6
This graph shows the different gang-related activities reported in small and large communities.
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graffitiB
robberyC
drug salesD
aggravated assault7
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 diabetes8
Which is a personal choice that someone might make to avoid gang violence?
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Stop being a bully.B
Only consume alcohol at home.C
Fund outreach initiatives.D
Create technology to fight crime.9
Which gang activity leads to legal consequences?
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dropping out of collegeB
assaulting people with or without deadly forceC
missing less than half an entire school yearD
disobeying caregivers and hanging out past curfew10
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 inDid you find these answers helpful?
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