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Definition & History
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Types of Gang
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What is the definition of "Gang" according to Dictionary.com ?
“A group of criminals or hoodlums who band together for mutual protection and profit.”
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What is the most popular crimes by gangs during the 1900 - 1920’s ?
Vandalism, booze/extortion, and loitering.
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What are the main reasons why people join gangs?
For power, money, respect and status.
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Which gang define themselves by the nationality or race of the gang members?
The Ethnic Gang Members
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What activities should one do to avoid joining a gang?
By getting involved in activities like sports, clubs, drop-in center's or volunteering.
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What is the general age of youth gangs?
Ages of 11 and 25, with the average age of gang members being 17
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What was the main gang related activities did they get involved in during the 1920’s -1940’s?
Extortion and Import/export business.
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How many youth gangs are in Canada?
Approximately 434 gangs.
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Which gang defines themselves by the territory that they control?
The Turf Gang Members.
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What can be done to let adults know that you feel threatened or being forced into joining a gang?
By talking to a teacher, guidance counselor, Big Brother or Sister, coach or neighbor about your problem.
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What do "Gangs" usually do?
They get involved in number of delinquent incidents that produce consistent negative responses from the community and/or law enforcement agencies
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What are the two major gangs in Los Angeles ?
Crips and Bloods.
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How many people are in a youth gang in Canada?
Approximately 7,000 members.
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What is the main reason why Turf Gangs are called the way they are?
The gang members themselves usually live within this territory that they control.
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What are the Gang names that was featured in the Video part 2?
The Crips and Bloods.
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What is the year where, New York City recorded more than 200 gang wars fought largely by youth gangs.
1850.
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According to the movie part 1. What is the new dimension that was added into the world of Gang?
Race plays the lead role in Gang related killings.
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Why do organized crime groups hire youth gangs?
To collect on their gambling and drug debts, steal cars, commit violent acts and intimidate others
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What is the punishment if any member of other gangs stray into their territory?
Punishment is usually brutal beatings or death.
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According to the video, What was the number one message that they are trying to put out there for the world?
It is not worth the life to ever join a Gang Bang.
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What type of gang activity that increased in 1970s and 1980s?Drug trafficking
Drug trafficking.
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What is the street name where Hispanic's have lived on since 1970s?
Harvard Gateway, North of 206th street.
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What are the three types of street gangs?
Ethnic Gangs, Turf Gangs and Prison Gangs.
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What is the requirement to make your own gang or be in a prison gang?
To have been in prison at one time, and are particularly tough and brutal.
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According to the video what are the two places Gang members are gonna end up ?
Jail or Dead.