How gang violence affect the community?
Gangs increase the levels of crimes in communities, and set a bad example for kids in the area. They create an image of power and respect, when in reality they drop out of school, struggle with unemployment, abuse drugs and alcohol or end up in jail. Communities fear them because of the harm they can bring to others.
What are the dangers of being in a gang?
Adverse Effects
- dropping out of school;
- teen parenthood;
- unemployment;
- victimization;
- drug and alcohol abuse;
- committing petty and violent crimes; and.
- juvenile conviction and incarceration.
What are the impact to the victim of gang and youth violence?
Children involved in gangs may be known to other services for offending behaviour or school exclusion. Girls and young women involved with gangs can be affected by sexual violence,sexual exploitation domestic violence, drug and alcohol misuse, school exclusion and going missing from home.
Who is most likely to join a gang?
Findings indicate that youth who engage in delinquent activities, specifically illicit alcohol and drug use, are more likely to join gangs and that, as a result of gang involvement, youth are more likely to use illicit drugs and alcohol.
What is the average age of a gang member?
Demographic studies of gangs cited by Howell show that the typical age range for a gang is 12–24 with the average age of gang members 17–18 years old. The average age tends to be older in cities like Los Angeles and Chicago where gangs are well established and have been in existence for longer periods of time.
What are the warning signs that someone is involved in a gang?
Early warning signs include:
- Experimental drug use.
- Decline in school grades.
- Truancy.
- Unwillingness to attend family gatherings or share regular meals.
- Change of friends.
- Rebellious behavior at school and home.
- Poor family bonding.
- Keeping late hours.
What is the oldest gang in America?
The 38th Street gang is one of the oldest street gangs in Los Angeles and has been occupying its territory since the 1920s….38th Street gang.
| 38th Street gang graffiti, 2011 | |
|---|---|
| Founded | Unknown exact date, most accepted early 1920s |
| Years active | Early 1920s–present |
| Territory | Primarily Los Angeles and Magna, Utah |
| Ethnicity | Mexican American |
What is the most violent gang in Chicago?
Some of the gangs that contribute most of the crime on the streets of Chicago:
- Gangster Disciples.
- Vice Lords.
- Black P. Stones.
- Latin Kings.
- Black Disciples.
- Maniac Latin Disciples.
- Spanish Cobras.
- Almighty Saints.