Gangs Colin Hemond, Ben Lau, Arik Tai, Daniel Wong

A Broken Place Who: The Article deals with Native American youth living on a reserve called Hobbema, who have been drawn into gang life. What: Hobbema fell into crime and poverty after royalties, paid by oil companies to the citizens of Hobbema to gain permission to drill for oil, were abused by the youth. Where: The article takes place in the Native American Settlement of Hobbema, Alberta. When: The article deals with an ongoing problem that has its roots in the 70’s and 80’s Why: Gangs in Hobbema have their roots with irresponsible decisions made by oil companies by paying off the citizens for oil, and by the tribal elders by granting large sums of money to youths who have just turned 18. Arik Tai Leung, C. (2007, September 10). A Broken Place. Retrieved November 28, 2009, from elibrary curriculum edition: do/document?set=search&dictionaryClick=&second aryNav=&groupid=1&requestid=lib_canada&resulti d=18&edition=&ts=8F55190F C2A C7AC415_ &start=1&publicationId= &urn=urn:bigchalk:US;BCLib;

Connections to APS Lessons on Psychology can be learned through observation on the behavioural patterns exhibited by the youth of Hobbema when presented with large sums of money. Lessons on Sociology can be learned through understanding on how Native American peoples may band together into street gangs. Lessons on Anthropology can be learned by understanding the development of Native American culture and how it may make them more susceptible to exploitation. Arik Tai

Think there are no gangs in the suburbs? Think again: Gang activity is moving from the inner cities to the outer suburbs, where a lack of awareness creates fertile turf for recruiting new members.  Gang activity is moving from inner cities to suburbs. Police are noticing more graffiti, drug deals, gang signs in schools, and other gang activity in suburban areas.  Nationally, in the United States, gang membership increased by a third between 2002 and Colin Hemond Blanchette, A., & Estrada, H. M. (2009, May 5). Think there are no gangs in the suburbs? Think again: Gang activity is moving from the inner cities to the outer suburbs, where a lack of awareness creates fertile turf for recruiting new members. eLibrary. Retrieved November 5, 2009, from &requestid=lib_canada&resultid=5&urn=urn:bigchalk:US;BCLib;document;

Connections to APS Official Statistics Psychology Social Group Roles Phenomenology Socialization Colin Hemond

Gang Grief Increase in gang involvement among youth. “If there is no criminal activity, then you are not a gang.” Youth join gangs for a sense of belonging or think they will be protected. The positive portrayal of gangs in the media. Ben Lau Klein, Melissa. Gang Grief. (2009, March 1) Current Health 2. Retrieved November 5, 2009,from Elibrary database

Connections to APS Psychology: The mental processes that go through a youth’s mind when deciding to join a gang Sociology: Roles within the gang and gangs as a social group Social Science Research Methods: Official Statistics and Case Study Mass Media: Glorified images of gangs in music, movies, and video games Gang Presence in Schools 1999 Gang Presence in Schools 2005 Ben Lau

Gang activity a problem in need of fixing Gang activity increasing in Saskatchewan and Prince Albert Lawrence Joseph, FSIN vice-chief, wants to work with the gangs and not against them Five year plan to assist youth Unusual plan but better and safer for community Herald, D. (2009, August 23). Gang activity a problem in need of fixing. eLibrary. Retrieved November 9, 2009, from =285&docid= &urn=urn:bigchalk:US;BCLib;document; &start=276 Daniel Wong

Connections to APS Sociology – youth are pressured into joining gangs Conformity – youth are following gang leaders Gangs – activity is increasing Daniel Wong

The Way of the Guns Who: The article focuses on gun violence and the murder of Jane Creba. What: The article discusses the rising problem of gun violence. Where: The article focuses on gun violence in Toronto When: The article was written in 2006 and discusses the gun violence from the previous year of 2005 Why: The article claims that gun violence occurs due to robbery and drugs, although the article points out that without guns the violence would still exist. Handelman, S. (2006, January 9). The Way of the Guns. Retrieved November 28, 2009, from elibrary curriculum edition: uestid=lib_canada&resultid=21&edition=&ts=8F55190F C2A382956C7AC415_ &start=1&publicationId =&urn=urn:bigchalk:US;BCLib; Arik Tai

The Way of the Guns: Justification Lessons on Psychology can be learned through discussing the reasons why perpetrators of gun violence would choose to kill people for the purpose of gaining money or drugs. Lessons on Sociology can be learned through understanding how drug and gang cultures can drive people to commit gun violence Lessons in Anthropology can be learned through looking at cases of violence throughout history and how they relate to modern day gun violence. Arik Tai

Youth gangs as pseudo-governments implications for violent crime. Objective:  To find out what causes gangs to become “protective agencies” Method:  9 years of monthly gang membership official statistics. Conclusion:  The common theory was that gangs cause youth violence.  Youth violence is the result of increases in gang members Colin Hemond Sobel, R S, & Osoba, B J (April 2009). Youth gangs as pseudo-governments: implications for violent crime. Southern Economic Journal, 75, 4. p.996(23). Retrieved November 22, 2009, from Academic OneFile via Gale:

Youth gangs as pseudo-governments implications for violent crime: Justification It’s a topic that involves youth and brings awareness into the classroom. Only one page in the text book talks about gangs Colin Hemond

Understanding and Tackling Gang Violence Objective: The Manchester Project’s purpose was investigate gang shootings, but shifted to investigating issues and topics concerning gangs. Method: The social science research methods of library research and interviews were used. Conclusion: The results were disappointing as the subjects investigated were too broad. Manchester Ben Lau Bullock, K., & Tilley, N (Feb 2008), Understanding and tackling gang violence. Crime Prevention & Community Safety., 10, 1. p.36(12). Retrieved November 22, 2009, from Academic OneFile via Gale: Set=IAC-Documents &type =retrieve &tabID=T002&prodId=AONE&docId=A &s ource=gale&userGroupName=ko_k1

Understanding and Tackling Gang Violence: Justification Social science research methods Relation to youth Fits well in gang section of textbook Ben Lau

Ganging up Against Violence Objective:  To prevent illegal and violent activities from criminal street gang  Help communities, schools, and police on how to deal with gangs Method:  Researchers studied how gangs change the social world in places in the U.S. Conclusion:  Many programs have been created to prevent gangs  Gang awareness curriculum in schools Hunzeker, D. (May 1993). Ganging up against violence. State Legislatures, 19, n5. p.28(4). Retrieved November 23, 2009, from Academic OneFile via Gale: Daniel Wong

Ganging up Against Violence: Justification Gangs create social disorder Funded programs are created to prevent gangs Daniel Wong

Survey: Gang Awareness Purpose: To find how aware people are of gang presence in their city Hypothesis: Most people will acknowledge the presence of gangs, but only some will have witnessed gang activity.

On a scale of 1-5, indicate the amount of gang presence or activity in your city (1 being no gang presence and 5 being gang presence in all neighborhoods of the city).

If you ever witnessed gangs, gang members, or gang activities, describe what you witnessed. Several interesting responses from America, Scotland, and Denmark

Conclusion Our hypothesis proved to be correct. Shows that gangs are not present in every part of the city Sources of error

5 Questions 1) Between 2002 and 2007, gang membership in USA increased by ________. 2) The Way of the Guns talks about the murder of ________ _______. 3) The _________ Project was supposed to imitate a similar project done in Boston. 4) What kind of gang activity have you seen? 5) If you were to join a gang, what would be your main reason and why?

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