What are some of the reasons a youth may join a gang and signs that they have joined?

What will be an ideal response?


Could include reasons such as protection, familial loyalty, or money. There is also a sense of belonging and a haven for troubled youths. Signs may include hanging out with gang members in gang locations, graffiti, gang colors, tattoos, substance abuse, missing school.

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According to the text, which of the following was the last of the old-style capomafiosi, characterized by his modesty in both dress and speech?

A) ?Don Calò B) ?Luciano Leggio C) ?Vito Genovese D) ?Giuseppe Garibaldi

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The term "ideology" generally refers to the rationale for the current social order

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Having a parent in prison puts a child at greater risk of:

a. suffering financial hardship. b. reduced supervision. c. reduced discipline. d. all of these.

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__________ is a more limited concept than privacy as it describes the laws, rules, and regulations that prohibit certain professionals from disclosing information that can be used to identify the individuals they serve

A) Disclosure B) Discretion C) Secrecy D) Confidentiality

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