Discuss some of the reasons why juveniles join gangs. There are several reasons why a juvenile would join a gang. Reasons are

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o different for various youth.
Some alienated teenagers join gangs for the social relationships and the sense of
o identity that gangs can provide.

o Others who live in a high-crime neighborhood join a gang for protection.
o Some juveniles join a gang because of the excitement they experience.

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Home confinement programs did not gain wide popularity until ________ became widespread during the 1980s.

A. restoration B. structured fines C. electronic monitoring equipment D. rehabilitation

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The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) developed standards that guide the use of informants

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Police with probable cause to believe there is contraband in a driveable mobile home that is a person's only residence may enter without a search warrant even though no exigency exists

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which mob family was known as the "Mickey Mouse Mafia?"

a. Boston c.Philadelphia b.Los Angeles d.Tampa

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