“By 2002, teen gang problems were back on the rise, particularly in the larger areas, and the most recent figures, from 2006, show a continuation of that trend. From 1999-2001 to 2006, Rural counties saw an increase of 1.5% to 14.9%. Smaller cities reported an increase of 6.7% to 32.6%. Suburban counties, though, had an increase of 10.2% for a total of 51%. And Larger cities rose 8.8% to 86.4%.”
- aggravated assault
- drug sales
- robbery
- larceny/theft
- burglary
- auto theft
- conflicts between gangs
- factors related to drugs
- migration of gang members within the United States
- the rise of newly formed gangs
- the return to the area of gang members who had been incarcerated
- conflicts within gangs
- migration of gang members from outside of the United States
Why teens join???
Most teens are forced to join gangs. The ones with a choice usually come from a broken home and are looking for a family type relationship. Some are searching for acceptance and some are just bored.
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