1. Youth and Gang Participation
The most common reason for juveniles to join a gang is their low level socioeconomic status, in other words poverty. ... In these communities there is a lack of social and economic opportunities. ... A lot of youth especially those with low socio-economic structures have a weak social ties with their families, schools, and communities. ... Being a part of a gang allows the gang member to achieve a level of status that he/she would not have outside the gang; essentially a new identity for them is formed. ... New members look up to these higher level members like father figures and hope to one...
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- Grade Level: High School