Gang Awareness Flashcards
What are reasons to joining gangs?
Power/recognition Protection Belonging Tradition Money Intimidation
What is the social definition of a gang?
A group of three or more persons that:
- share a common identifier
- has same type of association
- commit crime
Who are at risk for joining gangs?
Youths coming from…
Dysfunctional families Limited family time Disenfranchised youth Risk takers/thrill seekers Role models Economics Culture of violence
What are further underlying factors for joining gangs?
Bias
Racism
What are reasons gangs migrate?
Economics Relocation Avoid prosecution Avoid retribution Training/rehab programs Military Denial/ignorance/apathy
How is the gang culture violence?
Join through violence Leave through violence Impress through violence Right wrongs through violence Solution is violence
What are levels of commitment?
Hardcore-8%
Associates- 35%
Peripherals- 55%
Wannabes- 0%
What are gang identifiers?
Gang clothing
Tattoos
Gang graffiti
What is the primary goal for Asian gangs?
Financially profit
Auto theft
Extortion- on own ethnic group
What is the ideology of anarchist?
All forms of government interfere with individual liberty
What are some patrol programs?
Curfew sweeps
Home visits
Form gang units
Consistent contact
What is the difference between taggers and graffiti?
Taggers: consider their tagging artwork
Graffiti: messages, threats, disrespect, intimidate the neighborhood
What are Gang features?
- names
- symbols
- similar characteristics
- potential to pose threat
