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    Youth Gangs

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    Youth gangs : Self identify as a group: they do this by creating a name‚ initiation rituals‚ tattoos‚ gang signs Are recognized by society as a gang- people acknowledge the existence of the gang whether it be law enforcement or the community Participate in illegal activity- this could include things such as prostitution‚ drug dealing‚ stealing‚ murder A Select Territory Have a collective goal- often times the goal is financial gain or intimidation At risk youth in latin America The youth that are

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    History of Gangs Gangs are composed of young individuals who are from distinct groups who commit organized criminal acts. Gangs in America by the mid-19th‚ is when threat to city and their communities first arose. Being huge threats and concern on city leaders‚ such as mayors‚ police officers and the city council. Gangs are more likely to be found in “disorganized communities.” (organized gangs‚ 2016). Many members of gangs are formed from minority population‚ poor‚ or some might call “not well off” who

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    Since the late 1800s‚ gangs have been in existence. These groups have had many negative effects on society for many years. These youth groups or gangs‚ as they are commonly called‚ such as the Bloods‚ Crips‚ and Vice Lords have participated in many criminal and illegal acts that have plagued society. They have been stereotyped with such negative names as bad kids‚ troublemakers‚ and many other mischievous names. These young gangs have long been present in the United States‚ but were previously

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    Gangs Data on Gangs How do you know who is a gang member? - What is a gang? group of members that have a common deviant values group of members that engage in delinquency for self gains though‚ difficult to defining what is a gang because peer groups in general are central to youthful activities people hang out in groups common feature to see adolescent to engage in groups hence‚ a gang comprise primarily young males‚ engage in behaviour from outright criminality to graffiti. Females

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    How Do Gangs Affect Adolescent Behavior? Since the early 1920s‚ researchers have closely studied the relations between the street gangs and violent crime froma variety of perspectives: criminological‚ sociological and psychological (Thomas‚ 2008). Whatever the underlying causes for gang membership‚ the resuls seems clear; members of street gangs admit to a far greater rate of serious crime‚ and to far more severe acts of of the same age‚ race‚ and socioeconomic background (Penly Hall‚ Thornberry

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    Juvenile Gangs

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    In America‚ the rise in violent crimes over the years can be attributed to Juvenile Gangs. In a March‚ 1996 study‚ DR .James Alan Fox‚ Dean of the College of Criminal Justice at Northeastern University reported that from 1985 to 1994‚ the rate of murder committed by teens‚ ages 14-17 increased 172 percent. So why do teenagers join gangs and become involved in risky behavior that can ultimately lead to incarceration‚ great bodily harm‚ or even death? What can they possibly gain from such a risky endeavor

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    Chapter 1 Gale’s Perspective Today’s the day that I have been dreading to come and I cannot believe that it is finally here. Being out with Katniss is just about the only thing to calm me down and hide my nerves. Walking around the district today just has me realize how horrible everything has truly become. After being with Katniss this afternoon I started really begin freaking out. I told her that she would be fine and that she had nothing to worry about but on a day like this that isn’t possible

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    Axia College Material Appendix E Gang Development and Control Tables Gang Development Below are descriptions of gang development theories. Copy and paste the correct description into the table below next to the appropriate theory. There are five descriptions and four theories. One description is not valid. • Gang members are violent and rarely show remorse or feelings regarding their violent and criminal actions. Members may join a gang because it provides them a release for their personal

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    Final Project Andrew Rodriguez CJ150 Kaplan College Mr. Templeton August 30.2012 Juvenile gangs have become a serious and growing problem in many areas throughout the U.S. It is unlikely that gang control strategies can be successful as long as legitimate economic alternatives are lacking. I will be exploring the possible proactive solutions to this social problem. Juvenile gangs on the street and in prison “Violent crimes committed by juveniles are not diminishing‚ as other crimes

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    Team name: Uncle He “Just Do it” VS. “Impossible is Nothing” Catalogue The effects of slogan 3 Nike’s Slogan 5 Adidas’s slogan 7 "Just do it" so powerful 8 Slogan subverting a well-known phrase 9 Compare to Adidas and Nike‚ We think Adidas is more successful 10 Reference 12 The effects of slogan According to Stewart‚ Clark (2007) Companies use slogans to introduce themselves‚ their products or their services to the public through advertisements and special promotions

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