Healthy Alternatives to Gang Involvement

Which of the following is NOT a reason a person joins a gang?

• They are seeking companionship/love.

• Protection

• Identity or Recognition

• Boredom

Gangs can be found...

• only in cities.

• even in small communities in the US.

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs, humans need to feel a sense of belongingness.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Leaving a gang is a simple, straight forward process.

• True

• False

WHich of the following are types of gangs? More than one answer.

• Street/Neighborhood Gangs

• Prison Gangs

• Local Men's Club

Gangs often use which of the following to identify themselves.

• Colors

• Tattoos

• Specific Bandanas or Hats

• Symbols

• All of the Above

When joining a gang, usually you must go through an initiation or "jumping in" where you would have to commit a crime in order to prove your loyalty.

• True

• False

Joining a school or neighborhood club is a __________ _________________ to joining a gang.

• healthy alternative

• easy way

Healthy alternatives to gang activity include which of the following? More than one answer.

• Drinking with close childhood friends.

• Being part of a team

• Volunteering in your community

• Joining a school club