Chapter 5

Question 1

War on Gangs policies

Answer 1

Sentencing enhancements, vertical prosecution programs, gang injunctions

Question 2

Is there a current gang homicide epidemic in the US?

Answer 2

no

Question 3

are DARE and GREAT effective?

Answer 3

no

Question 4

what is a gang?

Answer 4

• An association of 3 or more individuals
• Whose members collectively identify themselves by adopting a group identity which they used to create an atmosphere of fear or intimidation
• Whose purpose is in part to engage in criminal activity
• Whose members engage in criminal activity or delinquency with the intent to preserve the associations power/success