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Gangs
picture from "Los
Angeles Gangs"
Gangs have become a growing problem in public schools, which had been considered a "neutral turf."
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What
is a gang member?
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Any person who actively participates in any criminal street
gang with knowledge that its members engage in or have engaged in a pattern
of criminal gang activity, and who willfully promotes, furthers, or assists
in any felonious criminal conduct by members of that gang. . .
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Is
there a gang in your town?
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Gang activity is very common in almost all cities and towns. The following are some gang situations that you might see:
Power Struggles
Territorial Battles
Initiation and Detachment Rituals
Attaining High Status Rituals
Material Gain
Expression of Grievances
Retribution
Self Defense
Boxing (games) Matches
Some theories of why young adults choose to join gangs follow:
Excitement
of Gang Activity
Peer Pressure
Physical Protection
Attention
Financial Gain
Sense of Belonging
Family Tradition
Gangs are common types of violence in your area because they are a frequent interaction among individuals. They are commonly present and they have an ordinary social status in the social class.
Gangs
normally start in areas in which one type of class, race, or age group
live in. If that sounds like your town you may want to watch out for gang
activity.
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Help
stop gangs!
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