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An Intro to Gangs

An Intro to Gangs. By Mr. James Hamilton III. What is a gang?. A group of associating individuals who engage in violent or destructive forms of illegal behavior, for the same cause. Gangs have identifiable leadership, and assume control over a territory or community.

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An Intro to Gangs

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  1. An Intro to Gangs By Mr. James Hamilton III

  2. What is a gang? • A group of associating individuals who engage in violent or destructive forms of illegal behavior, for the same cause. • Gangs have identifiable leadership, and assume control over a territory or community.

  3. How many gangs are there? • According to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention there are 29,400 gangs in the United States of Amercia. • These 29,400 gangs combine to have a total 756,000 members age 17 and younger.

  4. What are some gangs you know of? • Bloods • Crips • MS 13 • Cartels • Mafia • Vice Lords • Disciples • Latin Kings

  5. Gang Activity • Assault and Battery • Rape and Sexual Assault • Murder • Extortion • Prostitution • Kidnapping • Smuggling • Drugs, Trafficking and Abuse • Selling Firearms • http://www.history.com/shows/gangland/videos/playlists/gang-activity#smuggling

  6. How many murders result from gang violence each year? • According to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention there are about 2,000 homicides of people ages 17 and younger. • http://www.history.com/shows/gangland/videos/playlists/gang-activity#gang-violence-claims-innocent-victims

  7. Why do people join gangs? • Peer pressure • Revenge • Family • Lack of Direction or Mentorship • Want to be apart of something bigger than self • No family • http://www.history.com/shows/gangland/videos/born-into-gangland#born-into-gangland

  8. How do people get into gangs? • Jumped in • Blessed in • Must perform a task- This could be anything from stealing something to assaulting or killing a rival gang member or complete stranger. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baSRoYr3oIk (2:47 – 4:58)

  9. What are some characteristics of gang members? • Bandanas • Tattoos • Brands • Hat Tilts • Slang • Clothing color • Nothing at all • http://www.history.com/shows/gangland/videos/playlists/symbols-and-slang#gang-signs • http://www.history.com/shows/gangland/videos/playlists/symbols-and-slang#east-coast-gang-slang • http://www.history.com/shows/gangland/videos/playlists/symbols-and-slang#recognizing-gang-affiliations

  10. Consequences Person who falsely claims to be a member of a gang. This person is subject to being DP’d or disciplined, which could result in exile from the gang, serious injuries, or death. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6QfgrAqk8A&feature=related (3:00 – 3:44) This person is also subject to being disciplined which can and almost always results in serious injuries or death Amar Simmon’s Murder http://blog.nj.com/reporter/2007/09/franklin_murder_arrests.html Gang member who goes against laws of gang.

  11. What are some ways you can avoid gang involvement? • Sports • Hobbies • Job • Church • Volunteer work • Mentoring programs • ANYTHING!

  12. What are methods to avoid conflict? • Avoiding eye contact • Knowing the gangs in your area • Be conscious of the colors you wear • Do not claim a gang or throw up any gang signs • Do not respond when provoked • Respectfully decline if asked to join • Stress the importance of where you have to go if pressured to go somewhere with a gang

  13. Can you get out of a gang? • Yes, many gang members are granted exodus if they are expecting a child. • Others may be jumped out which can result in serious injuries and even death. *The same method can be used against members who go against the gangs beliefs or instruction.

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