Question 1

The Youth Leading Change program engages area youth in

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The program is called "Youth Leading Change," which implies that it focuses on developing leadership skills in young people. Therefore, the correct answer is B) leadership activities. The other options, such as free bus transportation, after-school programs, and counseling, are not mentioned in the description of the program.

Question 2

Tactics such as prevention,arrest,imprisonment,supervision,and surveillance are part of the _______________ strategy to address the gang problem.

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Suppression strategies involve using law enforcement tactics such as prevention, arrest, imprisonment, supervision, and surveillance to disrupt gang activity and reduce their influence in the community. Community mobilization, social intervention, and organizational change are other strategies that can be used to address the gang problem, but they are not specifically focused on law enforcement measures like suppression.

Question 3

According to the text,gangs are identified by all of the below except:

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The text describes gangs as being identified by their name, turf concerns, symbols/colors/special dress. Age is not mentioned as a way to identify gangs.

Question 4

A study supported by the NIJ showed that students who graduated from the GREAT course showed

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The study showed that students who graduated from the GREAT course had higher levels of self-esteem, parental attachment, and perceived educational opportunities, which indicates a positive impact on their personal and educational development. The other answer choices describe negative outcomes, which were not reported in the study. Additionally, the study did show long-term benefits for students who completed the program.

Question 5

Homeboy Industries' main focus is to

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Homeboy Industries' main focus is to help at-risk youths prepare for their future, not their funeral. While they do provide programs to reduce and prevent gang activity, their overarching goal is to provide education, job training, and other support services to help young people who have been involved in gangs or have the potential to be become involved find a positive path in life. Providing after-school programs and GED education are part of their efforts, but they are not the sole focus.

Question 6

Indicators of gang activity include

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All three options, graffiti, open sale of drugs, and intimidation assaults, are indicators of gang activity. Graffiti is often used by gangs to mark their territory and communicate with other members. The open sale of drugs is a common source of income for gangs, and their presence in an area indicates that the gang is active in that location. Intimidation assaults, both physical and verbal, are also common in areas with gang activity, and are used by gang members to exert control over others. Therefore, all of these indicators are important to consider when assessing the presence of gang activity in a community.

Question 7

One way in which community involvement can help reduce or prevent gang activity in schools is

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The entertainment media often promotes the glamorization of gang activity, which can influence young people to join gangs. By applying pressure to the entertainment media, the community can help reduce the glamorization of gang activity and decrease the attraction of gangs to youth. This can be a preventative measure in reducing or preventing gang activity in schools. Prohibiting children from participating in gangs alone may not be effective, as peer pressure and outside influences may still lead them to join. Simply informing the community of gang activity without a plan of action may lead to fear and hysteria without any actual preventative measures being taken.

Question 8

In the 1950s and 1960s,law enforcement used _______________ toward gangs.

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The answer of In the 1950s and 1960s,law enforcement used...

Question 9

As stated in the text,a full-service gang unit uses which of the following components?

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The text states that a full-service gang unit incorporates prevention as one of its components. Therefore, the correct answer is C, prevention. Pressure and institutionalization are not mentioned in relation to full-service gang units.

Question 10

A national partnership aimed at reducing gang-related crime is called

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Project Safe Neighborhood is a national initiative aimed at reducing gang-related crime and gun violence.

Question 11

An estimated 756,000 gang members are active in roughly _______________ gangs nationwide.

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According to the National Gang Center, there are about 29,000 gangs in the United States with nearly 756,000 active gang members. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

Question 12

According to the text,indicators of gang activity include

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The answer of According to the text,indicators of gang activity...

Question 13

Female gang members

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Female gang members are often vulnerable and victimized, with high rates of drug addiction and history of physical and sexual abuse. While they may hold important roles within the gang, they typically operate under the authority of male gang members. Moreover, their numbers as a percentage of overall gang membership have remained relatively stable over time, at around 10-15%, rather than approaching 40%.

Question 14

According to the text about three out of every five gang members are what?

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The answer of According to the text about three out...

Question 15

Developing conflict prevention strategies in dealing with gang problems in schools means that

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Expelling gang members or publicly identifying suspected affiliates can actually escalate conflicts and create a more dangerous environment. Assigning uniformed officers may also create tension and reinforce negative perceptions of authority. Therefore, teachers should receive training on how to identify and manage gang members in a non-confrontational way to promote peaceful resolution and prevent further escalation of conflicts.

Question 16

Gangs use children because

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Gangs use children because their youthful appearance often does not arouse suspicion, and if caught, the system is more lenient than with adults.

Question 17

A frequently used law enforcement strategy to deal with street gang problems is

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A multi-faceted approach is typically needed to effectively address street gang problems. Suppression efforts, such as increased patrols and arrests, can be effective in the short term for reducing gang activity and disrupting criminal behavior. However, this strategy alone does not address the underlying social and economic factors that contribute to gang involvement. Social intervention programs, such as gang prevention and intervention programs, aim to provide positive alternatives to gang involvement and help individuals leave gangs. Community mobilization involves working with community members and organizations to address the root causes of gang activity and to promote community safety and cohesion. Combining these strategies through a comprehensive approach is typically seen as the most effective way to address street gang problems.

Question 18

According to the authors,crisis intervention,treatment for youths and their families,outreach,and referral to social services are elements of a _______________ strategy to address the gang problem.

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The elements listed, such as crisis intervention and outreach, are all aspects of social intervention strategies, which aim to address the root causes of gang involvement and provide support for youths and families. Community mobilization and organizational change are also important strategies, but they are not specifically mentioned in the list of elements provided. Suppression, on the other hand, typically focuses on law enforcement efforts to arrest and prosecute gang members, rather than addressing the underlying issues that contribute to gang involvement.

Question 19

According to the text,gang membership increased in over how many reporting jurisdictions in the last two years:

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The answer of According to the text,gang membership increased in...

Question 20

Gang activity is mostly concentrated in which area?

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Gang activity is mostly concentrated in urban areas, particularly in low-income neighborhoods. This can be attributed to several factors such as poverty, lack of opportunities, and a sense of community or identity found within a gang. While gang activity can occur in rural or suburban areas, it is not as prevalent as in urban areas.

Quiz 13: The Challenge of Gangs: Controlling Their Destructive Force