Beginning in the late 1980s and extending throughout the 1990s, adolescents participated widely in youth ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
gangs
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a. The Senate c. Congress b. The President d. Judges
Complaints received from second parties on behalf of an alleged victim of police action should be rejected because they are not made directly by the person claiming he has been aggrieved
a. True b. False
Involves the participation of the offender, the victim, and the community
a. Restorative justice b. Rehabilitation c. Victim justice d. Community justice
Match the following types of street gangs with the characteristics given below.
A. Former Los Angeles gang members who have moved out of state are responsible for creating new chapters of these gangs. B. These gangs have spread throughout the country and are now visible in the Midwest and East Coast. C. Low-waisted khaki pants with oversized t-shirts are typical clothing for these gangs as are certain tennis shoes or jewelry. D. These gangs tend to focus their criminal activities on theft, robbery, carjacking, and extortion. E. These gangs often target the homes of immigrants who distrust legitimate banks and are known to keep large quantities of cash in their homes. F. The largest of these gangs have been responsible for large-scale drug operations throughout the United States. G. In some circumstances, these gangs will include entire cholo families where one or both parents, in addition to the children, are all members of the same gang. H. These gangs are located primarily in the barrios of Southern California. I. These gangs feature a close relationship with community organizations, investment in legitimate businesses, international connections, and control over large amounts of money. J. The initiation rituals of these gangs usually involve a ceremony where the new member takes an oath, then drinks a combination of blood and wine in front of the leader.