Question 1

List and describe prevention efforts that need to be addressed in youth's lives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and describe prevention efforts that need...

Question 2

As discussed in the text,explain the importance of recognizing a gang problem in the community and why those in authority are reluctant to recognize the problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As discussed in the text,explain the importance...

Question 3

_______________ includes crisis intervention,treatment for youths and their families,outreach,and referral to social services.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ includes crisis intervention,treatment for youths and...

Question 4

According to the text,discuss the gang's place within the community,including the nature of bonds between gang members and community members and why these bonds pose a challenge to law enforcement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text,discuss the gang's place...

Question 5

Describe the gang subculture and discuss the importance of a value system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the gang subculture and discuss the...

Question 6

__________________ are used by gangs in a variety of ways,often because they arouse less suspicion than male adults.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________________ are used by gangs in a...

Question 7

Gangs can fulfill the need to _____________ or the need for ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gangs can fulfill the need to _____________...

Question 8

As the text discusses,explain how police departments gather intelligence on gangs,what technologies are available,and why this task is important.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As the text discusses,explain how police departments...

Question 9

____________________ are well-Understanded for their use of brute violence in carrying out a range of crimes,including assault,arson,extortion,weapons possession,and drug trafficking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are well-Understanded for their use of...

Question 10

_______________ provide basic or remedial education,training,work incentives,and jobs for gang members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ provide basic or remedial education,training,work incentives,and...

Question 11

As defined by the text,a _______________ is a group of people whose allegiance is based on social needs and who engage in acts injurious to the public.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As defined by the text,a _______________ is...

Question 12

As defined in the text,_______________ are criminal organizations that originated within the penal system and operate within correctional facilities in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As defined in the text,_______________ are criminal...

Question 13

A strong correlation exists between gangs in schools and both __________________ and availability of drugs in school.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A strong correlation exists between gangs in...

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