Question 1

The law enforcement approach to gangs has remained fairly consistent since the 1950s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Gang allegiance may also be indicated by representing to show allegiance or opposition to a gang.Representing is:

Accepted Answer

A) gang literature. 
B) tattoos. 
C) hand signs. 
D) manner of dress.

Question 3

The Youth Leading Change program engages area youth in:

Accepted Answer

A) free bus transportation to youths. 
B) leadership activities. 
C) after-school programs. 
D) counseling.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) higher levels of delinquency, risk-taking behavior, and approval of violence. 
B) higher levels of self-esteem, parental attachment, and perceived educational -opportunities. 
C) lower levels of commitment to positive peers, antigang attitudes, and perceived positive school environments. 
D) no long-term benefits or drawbacks.

Question 5

Street gang activity and violence may also increase as more dangerous gang members are released early from prison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Female gang members:

Accepted Answer

A) are decreasing in number nationwide. 
B) are often drug dependent and physically abused. 
C) generally hold positions of power within the gang. 
D) comprise nearly 40 percent of gang membership.

Question 7

_______________ is one of the main approaches that Los Angeles is using in fighting gangs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is one of the main approaches...

Question 8

As the text discusses, explain how police departments gather intelligence on gangs, what technologies are available, and why this task is important.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As the text discusses, explain how police...

Question 9

According to a recent survey, all of the responding police agencies in the largest U.S.cities (those with populations over 250,000) reported gang problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to the text, gangs are identified by all of the below except:

Accepted Answer

A) name. 
B) turf concerns. 
C) symbols, colors, or special dress. 
D) age.

Question 11

Describe the gang subculture and discuss the importance of a value system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the gang subculture and discuss the...

Question 12

Homeboy Industries' main focus is to:

Accepted Answer

A) eliminate gang activity. 
B) help at-risk youths prepare for their future, not their funeral. 
C) provide after-school programs for troubled youth. 
D) provide GED education for youths who drop out of school.

Question 13

In the 1950s and 1960s, law enforcement used _______________ toward gangs.

Accepted Answer

A) a social services approach 
B) a suppression approach 
C) the same approach they used throughout the 20th century 
D) a clearly superior approach to that being used today

Question 14

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As defined by the text, a _______________...

Question 15

The Beaverton Police Department graffiti removal program:

Accepted Answer

A) was not cost-effective. 
B) called for the prompt removal of graffiti anywhere it appeared. 
C) targeted taggers because tagger graffiti is the majority of what they experienced. 
D) offered rewards for information about graffiti vandals.

Question 16

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Efforts to prevent gang memberships should target children as young as 10.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the text, the components of prevention, suppression, and intervention combine to create a full-service gang unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As defined in the text, _______________ are criminal organizations that originated within the penal system and operate within correctional facilities in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As defined in the text, _______________ are...

Question 20

Gangs use females to carry weapons and tools for committing crimes because:

Accepted Answer

A) officers are hesitant to search females. 
B) females attract less attention than males. 
C) male gang members would receive a stiffer sentence if caught with these objects. 
D) females are less likely to get caught than males.

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

The law enforcement approach to gangs has remained fairly consistent since the 1950s.

Gang allegiance may also be indicated by representing to show allegiance or opposition to a gang.Representing is:

The Youth Leading Change program engages area youth in:

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

Street gang activity and violence may also increase as more dangerous gang members are released early from prison.

Female gang members:

_______________ is one of the main approaches that Los Angeles is using in fighting gangs.

As the text discusses, explain how police departments gather intelligence on gangs, what technologies are available, and why this task is important.

According to a recent survey, all of the responding police agencies in the largest U.S.cities (those with populations over 250,000) reported gang problems.

According to the text, gangs are identified by all of the below except:

Describe the gang subculture and discuss the importance of a value system.

Homeboy Industries' main focus is to:

In the 1950s and 1960s, law enforcement used _______________ toward gangs.

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.

The Beaverton Police Department graffiti removal program:

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.

Efforts to prevent gang memberships should target children as young as 10.

According to the text, the components of prevention, suppression, and intervention combine to create a full-service gang unit.

As defined in the text, _______________ are criminal organizations that originated within the penal system and operate within correctional facilities in the United States.

Gangs use females to carry weapons and tools for committing crimes because: