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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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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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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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The graph shows the effects of gang violence on small and large communities.

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A
graffiti
B
robbery
C
vandalism
D
drug sales
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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.
6

As a result of gang violence, the government spends millions of dollars on

A
new housing.
B
rehabilitation.
C
struggling businesses.
D
schools with poor ratings.
7

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

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

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A
graffiti
B
robbery
C
drug sales
D
aggravated assault

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