1. Gangs

2. WHAT IS A GANG vs STREET GANG
STREET GANG: A group of people who share a common identity and engage in criminal activity
vs GANG : A group of people who who share a common identity
Gang Members initiated
Are usually between the age
Of yr olds are
Prime targets

3. WHY JOIN A GANG? Class discussion
Peer pressure Racism
Prejudices Media Influences
Sense of belonging/family Poverty
The need for recognition, power, Lack of family support and respect structure
Parties Low Self-Esteem
Guns Protection
Brotherhood To be accepted
Friendship Born into it
Money To be a rebel
You are a bully Revenge
Drugs
Glamour of the gangster image

4. History

5. Types of Gangs Black: Asian: Crips Tiny Rascals Bloods Asian Boys
Black Disciples Joe Boys
Gangsta Disciples Wah Ching
Vice Lords
Four Corner Hustlers
Spanish:
Pirus
Latin Kings
Trinitarios White:
Neta Aryan Brotherhood
Surenos Hell’s Angels
Mexican Mafia (La Eme) Nazis
MS Sons of Silence
Florencia Ku Klux Clan
In NJ alone: 244 known Gangs with over 1500 subset Gangs
In US: 1.4 million members over gangs

7. Gang Member initiation

8. Gang member initiation
Hazed in Beat in
Sexed in Commit a crime
Tattoo’d Risk of being arrested
Tagging Kill animals
Gang Rape Drive by shootings

9. Gang member duties/Rules/Procedures
Drug transportation / distribution Loitering
Extortion Tagging
Theft / Trafficking of stolen goods Arson
Protect the gang Murder
Fraud Rape
Money Laundering Assault
Kidnapping Prostitution
Represent the gang through bandanas, colors, clothing, tattoos…

10. Graffiti

13. Tattoos

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Lil Wayne

19. Results of being in a gang

20. Results of being In a gang
Injured
Hospital
Dead
Jail
Drug addict
Always looking over your shoulder
Scared/paranoid
Alone
Police wanted list

21. Media Influence and Gangs
Media influences: Television, movies, radio, and music all have a profound effect on youth development. The media has glorified and dressed up the idea of being a gangster as fun and cool. They promote drugs, sex, and violence as an acceptable lifestyle. With the way gangs are depicted in the media, it’s not too surprising that some kids would fall prey to a gang and get sucked in, in search of the power and acceptance that they crave.
Mr. Lem

22. MEDIA ENFLUENCE

23. movies

24. Music

25. Games

26. Gang prevention Project and Class Discussion: What is a gang?
What do they do?
What will be the result of being in a gang?
How can we fix the problem?
What can you do?
What could society do?
What kind of programs can we offer?
Does prison really work?
Is there a better way to rehabilitate?

27. Gang Prevention
#1The family and the community are essential to the development of the child's social, emotional, and physical needs. If the family is the source of love, guidance, and protection that youths seek, they are not forced to search for these basic needs from a gang. The family and community share responsibility for teaching children the risk of drugs, morals, values, respect, discipline and the difference between right and wrong.
#2 Strong education and training are directly related to a youth's positive development. Young people who successfully participate in and complete education have greater opportunities to develop into reasonable adults.
#3 Conflict resolution programs teach gangs how to deal better with conflicts and help eliminate gang intimidation tactics.
#4 Recreational programs such as sports, music, drama, and community activities help build a sense of self-worth and self-respect in young people. Youth involved in such activities are less likely to seek membership in a gang.

28. Please Remember
“Be true to who YOU are. Hold on to your morals and values for they will guide you in the right direction. Think for yourself and don’t let others dictate your life.”
Mr. Lem