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Based on this passage, what can you conclude about the relationship between risk factors and gang membership?

An increase in youth risk factors and the desire to join a gang are directly related to each other.

Low self-esteem is all that is needed for a young person to be more likely to join a gang.

Risk factors have little effect on a person’s final decision to join a gang.

Prevention programs should target one specific type of risk factor to reduce gang membership.

What are the effects of gangs on communities? Check all that apply.

Business owners and families are intimidated by gang members.

Homicide rates increase.

The number of young people who are incarcerated declines.

Young people who join gangs are more likely to become career criminals.

Gang violence results in millions of dollars to taxpayers.

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