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Gangs
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The subject of gangs, including symbols, codes, rules, and
the reality of gang life is a very lengthy and complicated
subject and is beyond the purpose of this tutorial.
What follows is an overview that attempts to describe
the gang problem in general.
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The number of street gangs and the incidence of violence
involving them is definately on the rise. If you live in a
large city, you know this already. If you live in a smaller
or medium size city, you have probably read about it, or are
beginning to experience the problem locally.
Gangs formed out of the feeling for a need to band together
for protection against other groups with conflicting
interests or intentions.
It is generally believed that gangs are made up of members of
society who fit a certain mold. People who join gangs are
usually "followers" who are not able to get respect without
their "gang identity". They probably had no one in their
life to provide a positive influence on them. They were
probably left home alone a lot due to various circumstances.
They may have been involved in minor crimes and possibly drug
use. They lack any feeling of importance or power. They
have no real self-esteem. They feel there is no excitement
in their lives.
The gang environment offers, at least in the member's mind,
all of these missing elements. As a gang member, they have
any power that the gang has. They have an identity, as
indicated by the "colors" they display.
Gang-related graffiti is one sure sign of the presence of or
the impending emergence of gangs in your area. Gangs mark
their turf with gang symbols which can be found on building
walls, sidewalks, and on just about anything else in the
neighborhood. These gang symbols and other markings can
contain various complicated codes.
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Some things to watch for in people you know if you're
concerned about possible gang involvement.
Continued in regular version.