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Chapter 1: What Factors Influence Gang Behavior?

Chapter Preface

Poor Parenting Causes Some Children to Join Gangs

A Need for Power and Respect Encourages Gang Behavior

Peer Pressure Influences Gang Behavior

Gangster Rap Glorifies Violent Behavior

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Chapter 2: How Widespread Is the Problem of Gangs?

Chapter Preface

Gangs Present a Serious Threat

Inaccurate Definitions Exaggerate the Gang Threat

Girl Gangs Are a Growing Problem

Girl Gangs Are Not a Growing Problem

Crimes by White Teenagers Are Not Labeled Gang Behavior

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Chapter 3: Can the Criminal Justice System Reduce Gang Violence?

Chapter Preface

The Criminal Justice System Can Reduce Gang Violence

The Criminal Justice System Takes the Wrong Approach to Gang Violence

Anti-Loitering Laws Can Reduce Gang Violence

Anti-Loitering Laws Are Ineffective and Biased

Curfews Can Help Reduce Violence

Curfews Do Not Reduce Violence

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Chapter 4: How Can Society End the Threat of Gangs?

Chapter Preface

Schools Can Help Reduce the Problem of Gangs

School-Based Programs Are an Ineffective Response to Gang Violence

The Community and Law Enforcement Must Work Together to Reduce Gang Violence

Parents and Youth Need to Become Involved in Anti-Gang Programs

Gang Truces Have Helped End Violence

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