Gangs and Gang Life

Gangs and Gang Life

April 5, 2022​

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By Lauren Davis

​Agenda:

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Monday: March Madness Workout

Tuesday: Topic Tuesday 8.01

Wednesday: Workout Wednesday

Thursday: Review Post Fitness Test/Set Goal

Due this week: 8.01 quiz

Begin Module 8 Activity Log

Please turn in all Module 7 Assignments!

Open Ended

Question of the day.......

Pick three words to describe what the word gang means to you, how it makes you feel, or how society has shaped our view of what the word gang means.

What is a gang?

The federal definition of gang as used by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement is:​

​An association of three or more individuals whose members collectively identify themselves by adopting a group identity to;

1. create an atmosphere of fear or intimidation;

2. identify to one or more of the following;

   • a common name;

   • slogan;

   • identifying sign;

   • symbol;

   • tattoo or other physical marking;

   • style or color of clothing;

   • hairstyle;

   • hand sign;

   • graffiti.

The purpose is to engage in criminal activity and which uses violence or intimidation to further its criminal objectives and whose members engage in criminal activity or acts of juvenile delinquency.

Multiple Choice

How is a gang different than a clique?

• Same style of clothing.

• Intent is usually destructive or illegal.

• A common name.

• Hairstyle.

Multiple Choice

What percentage of gang members are female?

• 20%

• 10%

• 50%

• 5%

Multiple Choice

What is the average age span for those involved in gangs?

• 12-24

• 20-30

• 15-30

• 25-35

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What are some reasons that you think teens join gangs?

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• identity and sense of belonging;

• peer pressure;

• financial gain/drugs;

• protection;

• family tradition;

• failure to understand what being in a gang means.

• fun and excitement

4. Exposure to media that glorifies violence.​

5. ​Family members already in gang.

6. Racism

7. ​Poor decision making.

8. Unsupervised free time.​

1. Not enough extracurricular opportunities.​

2. ​Low self esteem

3. ​High gang activity in home neighborhood.

Risk Factors:​

What risk factors increase the chance of joining a gang?

Fill in the Blank

A _________is one who gives advice and is a trusted adult to someone typically younger than them. This person could be a teacher, counselor, or just an adult outside of the home environment.   

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Mentors are a valuable resource in keeping a teen from joining a gang. Can you think of other situations/events in your life that a mentor would be helpful?

Any Questions?