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Types of Gangs
True/False
Getting into a Gang
Life in a Gang
Getting out of a Gang
100
What are some characteristics of the Mafia?
organization, protection services, secretive
100
Once in a gang, you are stuck there for life.
false
100
What is the most common way that girls join gangs?
the dice, number rolled is how many guys she has to sleep with.
100
When someone has joined a gang, who does it effect first?
their family
100
How do individuals get out of gangs?
joining organized activities, limit their free time
200
What are some characteristics of street gangs?
and unsuccessful branch off of the Mafia, much less secretive,
200
Prison and street gangs are basically the same.
false
200
What is the most common way that males join gangs?
jumped or blessed in
200
What is the most common way gangs make money?
selling drugs
200
If an individual is blessed into the gang, how do they get out?
jumped
300
What are some characteristics of prison gangs?
located in prisons, form alliances with other gangs
300
The reason many join gangs is because of other family members who have been in gangs(family legacy).
true
300
What is the typical age of those just joining a gang?
14-18
300
What is the life expectancy of gang members?
18-25
300
What changes need to be made to stay out of a gang?
limit free time, change appearance, change friends
400
What is the difference between the Mafia and street gangs?
The Mafia has more secrecy, the way they make their money
400
Gangs mainly target teens and young adults.
true
400
What is the ranking of someone who has just joined a gang?
a foot soldier
400
What is the main thing that gangs fight for?
turf/territory
400
What are benefits of getting out of a gang?
schooling, opportunities with jobs, family relationships