Exam 13: The Challenge of Gangs: Controlling Their Destructive Force

According to the text,youths seeking protection,security,status,an identity,a sense of belonging,and economic security can fulfill all of these needs through gang membership.

According to an OJJDP survey,the strategy most frequently used by law enforcement to address the gang problem is _______________.

According to the text about three out of every five gang members are what?

A frequently used law enforcement strategy to deal with street gang problems is

According to the text,the condition that makes the school environment most ripe for gang activity is denial because public officials are more focused on image concerns for their organizations.

Gangs use children because

Gang activity is usually only a small part of the gang member's lifestyle.

The ethnic/racial makeup of gangs seems to correlate with the racial makeup of our society at or near the poverty level.

As defined by the text,a _______________ is a group of people whose allegiance is based on social needs and who engage in acts injurious to the public.

A study supported by the NIJ showed that students who graduated from the GREAT course showed

Gangs have a strong appeal for many children who live in communities where gangs thrive.

A national partnership aimed at reducing gang-related crime is called

According to the text,discuss the gang's place within the community,including the nature of bonds between gang members and community members and why these bonds pose a challenge to law enforcement.