Question 1

Developing conflict prevention strategies in dealing with gang problems in schools means that

Accepted Answer

A) teachers should be trained to recognize and deal with gang members in nonconfrontational ways. 
B) once identified, gang members should be expelled. 
C) all students should be informed of the names of those suspected of being gang affiliated. 
D) uniformed officers should be assigned to patrol halls and school grounds on a continual basis during school hours. 
A) teachers should be trained to recognize and deal with gang members in nonconfrontational ways. 
B) once identified, gang members should be expelled. 
C) all students should be informed of the names of those suspected of being gang affiliated. 
D) uniformed officers should be assigned to patrol halls and school grounds on a continual basis during school hours. A

Question 2

The National Youth Gang Center has developed a protocol for assessing a gang problem and a planning guide to assist communities in addressing a gang problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A street gang is a subgroup of a youth gang.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A nick Remember given to a gang member is called a _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nick Remember given to a gang...

Question 5

_______________ includes crisis intervention,treatment for youths and their families,outreach,and referral to social services.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ includes crisis intervention,treatment for youths and...

Question 6

According to the text,when gangs have a substantial presence in the community,there is a strong correlation to

Accepted Answer

A) violent crime. 
B) narcotic sales. 
C) community fear. 
D) delinquency from school. 
A) violent crime. 
B) narcotic sales. 
C) community fear. 
D) delinquency from school.

Question 7

The law enforcement approach to gangs has remained fairly consistent since the 1950s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Factors that distinguish youths who join gangs from those who do not join gangs include

Accepted Answer

A) failure to perform well in school. 
B) antisocial tendencies in families. 
C) Both a and b 
D) Neither a nor b 
A) failure to perform well in school. 
B) antisocial tendencies in families. 
C) Both a and b 
D) Neither a nor b

Question 9

____________________ are well-Understanded for their use of brute violence in carrying out a range of crimes,including assault,arson,extortion,weapons possession,and drug trafficking.

Accepted Answer

Outlaw Mot

Question 10

Gangs can fulfill the need to _____________ or the need for ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Gangs can fulfill the need to _____________...

Question 11

According to the text,indicators of gang activity include

Accepted Answer

A) loitering and littering. 
B) graffiti and murder. 
C) burglary and vandalism. 
D) All of the above 
A) loitering and littering. 
B) graffiti and murder. 
C) burglary and vandalism. 
D) All of the above

Question 12

Indicators of gang activity include

Accepted Answer

A) graffiti. 
B) open sale of drugs. 
C) intimidation assaults. 
D) All of the above 
A) graffiti. 
B) open sale of drugs. 
C) intimidation assaults. 
D) All of the above

Question 13

To combat the gang problem,behavior codes in schools should be established and firmly,consistently enforced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_______________ provide basic or remedial education,training,work incentives,and jobs for gang members.

Accepted Answer

Social opp

Question 15

Gangs use females to carry weapons and tools for committing crimes because

Accepted Answer

A) officers are hesitant to search females. 
B) females attract less attention than males. 
C) male gang members would receive a stiffer sentence if caught with these objects. 
D) females are less likely to get caught than males. 
A) officers are hesitant to search females. 
B) females attract less attention than males. 
C) male gang members would receive a stiffer sentence if caught with these objects. 
D) females are less likely to get caught than males.

Question 16

__________________ are used by gangs in a variety of ways,often because they arouse less suspicion than male adults.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________________ are used by gangs in a...

Question 17

Female gang members

Accepted Answer

A) are decreasing in number nationwide. 
B) are often drug dependent and physically abused. 
C) generally hold positions of power within the gang. 
D) comprise nearly 40% of gang membership. 
A) are decreasing in number nationwide. 
B) are often drug dependent and physically abused. 
C) generally hold positions of power within the gang. 
D) comprise nearly 40% of gang membership.

Question 18

According to a recent survey,all of the responding police agencies in the largest U.S.cities (those with populations over 250,000)reported gang problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Gang allegiance may also be indicated by representing to show allegiance or opposition to a gang.Representing is

Accepted Answer

A) gang literature. 
B) tattoos. 
C) hand signs. 
D) manner of dress. 
A) gang literature. 
B) tattoos. 
C) hand signs. 
D) manner of dress.

Question 20

There is no single solution or "magic bullet" that will prevent youths from joining gangs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Developing conflict prevention strategies in dealing with gang problems in schools means that

The National Youth Gang Center has developed a protocol for assessing a gang problem and a planning guide to assist communities in addressing a gang problem.

A street gang is a subgroup of a youth gang.

A nick Remember given to a gang member is called a _______________.

_______________ includes crisis intervention,treatment for youths and their families,outreach,and referral to social services.

According to the text,when gangs have a substantial presence in the community,there is a strong correlation to

The law enforcement approach to gangs has remained fairly consistent since the 1950s.

Factors that distinguish youths who join gangs from those who do not join gangs include

____________________ are well-Understanded for their use of brute violence in carrying out a range of crimes,including assault,arson,extortion,weapons possession,and drug trafficking.

Gangs can fulfill the need to _ or the need for ____.

According to the text,indicators of gang activity include

Indicators of gang activity include

To combat the gang problem,behavior codes in schools should be established and firmly,consistently enforced.

_______________ provide basic or remedial education,training,work incentives,and jobs for gang members.

Gangs use females to carry weapons and tools for committing crimes because

__________________ are used by gangs in a variety of ways,often because they arouse less suspicion than male adults.

Female gang members

According to a recent survey,all of the responding police agencies in the largest U.S.cities (those with populations over 250,000)reported gang problems.

Gang allegiance may also be indicated by representing to show allegiance or opposition to a gang.Representing is

There is no single solution or "magic bullet" that will prevent youths from joining gangs.

The Evolution of Community Policing

Inside Police Agencies: Understanding Mission and Culture

Understanding and Involving the Community

Problem Solving: Proactive Policing

Implementing Community Policing

Communicating With a Diverse Population

Building Partnerships: a Cornerstone of Community Policing

Forming Partnerships With the Media

Early Experiments in Crime Prevention and the Evolution of Community Policing Strategies

Safe Neighborhoods and Communities: From Traffic Problems to Crime

Community Policing and Drugs

Bringing Youths Into Community Policing

Understanding and Preventing Violence

Understanding and Preventing Terrorism

What Research Tells Us and a Look to the Future

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Exam 13: The Challenge of Gangs: Controlling Their Destructive Force

Developing conflict prevention strategies in dealing with gang problems in schools means that

The National Youth Gang Center has developed a protocol for assessing a gang problem and a planning guide to assist communities in addressing a gang problem.

A street gang is a subgroup of a youth gang.

A nick Remember given to a gang member is called a _______________.

_______________ includes crisis intervention,treatment for youths and their families,outreach,and referral to social services.

According to the text,when gangs have a substantial presence in the community,there is a strong correlation to

The law enforcement approach to gangs has remained fairly consistent since the 1950s.

Factors that distinguish youths who join gangs from those who do not join gangs include

____________________ are well-Understanded for their use of brute violence in carrying out a range of crimes,including assault,arson,extortion,weapons possession,and drug trafficking.

Gangs can fulfill the need to _____________ or the need for ________________.

According to the text,indicators of gang activity include

Indicators of gang activity include

To combat the gang problem,behavior codes in schools should be established and firmly,consistently enforced.

_______________ provide basic or remedial education,training,work incentives,and jobs for gang members.

Gangs use females to carry weapons and tools for committing crimes because

__________________ are used by gangs in a variety of ways,often because they arouse less suspicion than male adults.

Female gang members

According to a recent survey,all of the responding police agencies in the largest U.S.cities (those with populations over 250,000)reported gang problems.

Gang allegiance may also be indicated by representing to show allegiance or opposition to a gang.Representing is

There is no single solution or "magic bullet" that will prevent youths from joining gangs.

The Evolution of Community Policing

Inside Police Agencies: Understanding Mission and Culture

Understanding and Involving the Community

Problem Solving: Proactive Policing

Implementing Community Policing

Communicating With a Diverse Population

Building Partnerships: a Cornerstone of Community Policing

Forming Partnerships With the Media

Early Experiments in Crime Prevention and the Evolution of Community Policing Strategies

Safe Neighborhoods and Communities: From Traffic Problems to Crime

Community Policing and Drugs

Bringing Youths Into Community Policing

Understanding and Preventing Violence

Understanding and Preventing Terrorism

What Research Tells Us and a Look to the Future

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Gangs can fulfill the need to _ or the need for ____.