Gang Awareness

Question 0

Gangs feature (4 things):

Answer 0

• their name
• their symbol
• similar characteristics
• potential to pose threat

Question 1

What are the 3 factors that compose a gang?

Answer 1

1. Share a common identifier
2. Has some type of association
3. They commit crime

Question 2

What are the six reasons for joining a gang?

Answer 2

1- power/recognition
2- protection
3- belonging
4- tradition
5- money
6- intimidation

Question 3

What is the difference between graffiti and tagging?

Answer 3

Graffiti- not nice

Tagging- artistic

Question 4

What are the common gang activities?

Answer 4

1- communications (non verbal) (hand signs, graffiti, dress, other stupid shit)
2- assaults/initiations
3- intimidation
4- extortion( paying for protection)

Question 5

where do gang members come from?

Answer 5

1. dysfunctional families
2. limited family time commitment
3. disenfranchised youth
4. risk takers/thrill seekers
5. role models
6. economic conditions
7. culture of violence

Question 6

what are underlying factors of people joining gangs?

Answer 6

bias and racism

Question 7

What are the levels of commitment of a gang?

Answer 7

8% Hardcore
35% Associates
55% Peripherals
0% WANNABEES

Question 8

what are the 3 identifiers of gang clothing?

Answer 8

1. gang specific
2. not Fashion
3. sports team attire

Question 9

tattoos are used for the following:

Answer 9

• communication
• identification
• permanent
• gang name
• nick name
• last name

Question 10

Gang Graffiti is used to do what?

Answer 10

• considered the “newspaper of the street”
• advertises
• lists members
• issues warning or decrees

Question 11

what are some examples of patrol programs to reduce gang violence?

Answer 11

• curfew sweeps
• home visits
• form gang units
• consistent contacts
• “you know them, they know you”