Gangs Final Exam Latest Version 2023

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What is responsible for the formation of gangs in the United States since the late 1700's? - Bias and Racism During the late 1700's, all members of excluded groups or early gang members were crimin ... als. True or False? - False During the early formation of gangs in the US, most members were what? - From the same ethnic background The first street gangs encountered in New York were made up of what nationality? - Irish The early gang members located in New York had a similar dress style and utilized nicknames among their membership. True or False? - True What gang was the first American street gang to have a recognized leader in 1926? - The Forty Thieves During the 1940's and the 1950's, most street gang violence was motivated by drug sales. True or False? - False When did skinhead gangs arrive on the scene in the US? - 1980s During the 1990's, we observed the gang culture spread throughout the US by what means? - Movies, music, media Migrartion, gangs chose a member to relocate to recruit more gang members Authorities deported illegal immigrants back to their origin which spread gang culture Studies indicate the gang membership accounts for what percent of our population, yet the largest amount of law enforcement resources are utilized on this population? - Less than 1% If you are a gang investigator, why is it important for you to listen to popular gangster rap music? - To understand the mentality and culture of gang members. Most gangs identify with the music and live their life accordingly. The decline of the nuclear family has had little impact on gang membership rates in the US. True or False? - False The Seattle Research Study suggests that youth who remain in the gang for ___ were the most behaviorally and socially maladjusted in childhood. - For over one year Please list the defined gang definition listed in our textbook and during the lecture. - 3 or more individuals who share the same intesrest or identify with each other and commit crime Gang members are not likely to react to perceived insults with violence. True or False? - False Please describe what a hybrid gang is. - ... Please list one reason why it may be difficult for gang investigators to get an adequate count of gang membership in the US - ... Approximately what percent of gang members are between the ages 0f 14-24 years of age? - 65% List 2 reasons why individuals join gangs. - Fast money and limited opportunities Please list 3 examples of gang indicia law enforcement personnel utilize to identify gang activity in a particular location. - Graffiti Stylized clothing Signs and symbols MS-13 gang members are jumped into the gang by enduring a beating that lasts how long? - About 13 seconds MS-13 and 18th Street are mortal enemies. True or False? - True In what American City did the MS-13 street gang develop? - Los Angeles MS-13 gang members are known to utilize sign language to inform their fellow gang members what to do on the streets. What specific gesture do MS-13 gang members do to indicate that they are going to shoot somebody? - Rub their stomach MS-13 gang members are able to get out of the gang after they have made rank within the gang. True or False? - False What was the main factor that encouraged the formation of the 18th Street gang in LA? - The bias against undocumented immigrants (Those who were not Mexican) During the 1960's who was known as being the most violent 18th Street gang member? - Rocky Glover [Show More]

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