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Which characteristics must an organization have in order to be classified as a criminal street gang? Check all that apply.

A
participating in criminal activity
B
having a common name
C
including five or more members
D
sharing an identifying sign or symbol
E
including men only, rather than men and women
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declines ✔ increases

A
declines
B
increases
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20 40 ✔ 50

A
20
B
40
C
50
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Based on this description of gang characteristics, which scenario could be classified as gang activity?

A
Gus is satisfied in knowing that he receives protection and security at home.
B
Laura’s new group of friends requires her to shoplift if she wants to continue to hang out with them.
C
Jacob joins a fraternity that identifies with a symbol and does community service.
D
Anna enjoys informally hanging out with her friends whenever they spend time together.
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10 ✔ 1525

A
10
B
15
C
25
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Based on this graph, why is it risky to join a gang?

A
The number of offenses are the highest when a person is in a gang for one year.
B
People who are in gangs for three years have a lower overall rate of committing offenses.
C
Despite being in a gang for many years, individuals tend to commit few offenses.
D
The longer a person is in a gang, the more criminal activity he or she participates in.
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What should Jason do when Rob asks him if he wants to go to the park? Check all that apply.

A
tell Rob that the location he is going to is dangerous and should be avoided
B
stop talking to Rob to diffuse any sort of confrontation with Rob or Mike
C
ask Rob for more information and details about what he plans to do with his cousin
D
tell Rob no, but suggest that he stay away from drugs and alcohol if he chooses to go
E
offer Rob another activity to participate in, such as going to the movies instead
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prevention programs✔ intervention programssuppression tactics

A
prevention programs
B
intervention programs
C
suppression tactics
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Which are common characteristics of gang involvement for girls? Check all that apply.

A
They choose gangs in order to feel powerful and safe.
B
They are more likely to experience sexual assault.
C
They are less likely to engage in risky sexual behavior.
D
They have an increased risk of suicide.
E
They have an increased risk of drug and alcohol addiction.
F
They come from homes with lower rates of domestic violence.
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Which are risk factors for gang involvement? Check all that apply.

A
being interested in school
B
using drugs
C
having a network of friends and family
D
skipping school
E
being arrested
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What does the author mean when he states that gangs act as "powerful social networks” that "constrain the behavior” of members? Check all that apply.

A
Those involved with gangs are free to seek out other interests, such as school and sports.
B
Those involved with gangs are more likely to be cut off from their families.
C
Gangs encourage members to pursue college education and regular employment.
D
Being involved with a gang increases the likelihood of dropping out of school.
E
Once a person becomes involved with a gang, gang members replace his or her previous circle of friends.
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Which actions could leaders take in accordance with this law? Check all that apply.

A
increase the penalties for offenses committed by gang members in a school zone
B
arrest high school students who encourage fellow students to join a gang
C
target the economic impact a community experiences from gang violence
D
reduce the level of funding used to prevent gang violence in certain areas
E
increase the penalties for students wearing gang colors or symbols at school
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✔ prevention programsintervention programssuppression tactics

A
prevention programs
B
intervention programs
C
suppression tactics

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