Part 1 of 3: Why the Gang Culture Exists Gangs in America flourish in an environment where basic social institutions such as family, role models, and education are weak. Often found in ghettos and poor, lower class neighborhoods, gangs can also thrive in rural and suburban areas. Four behavioral contributors permit the festering existence of […]

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Part 3 of 3: Why the Gang Culture Exists Dark Side Activities: Common Gang-Related Crimes Gang involvement in the drug trade is largely responsible for the rise in violence and crime across the nation, because gang membership provides impressionable teens with the opportunity to make large amounts of money quickly. This is violent, dangerous business; […]

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