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Learn about the nation’s youth gang problem, how drugs and violent crimes are related to the situation, and why young people, especially girls, are joining street gangs. Read about measures of prevention used in response to this growing concern.

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Gangs Or Us  Due to the proliferation of gangs within the United States, it is now imperative that not only law enforcement and corrections personnel, but parents and teachers become knowledgeable of gang activity. The information contained provides the viewer with general knowledge about street gangs.

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Girl Gangs  Girl gangs have their own codes, their own brand of intimidation, and are often runaways from troubled homes and victims of sexual abuse. Surprising, nearly 10 percent of all gang members in the country are girls.

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National Youth Gang Center  The National Youth Gang Center (NYGC) comprehensive, coordinated response to America’s gang problem answers questions about youth gangs.

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Youth Gangs  At last count, more than 772,500 teens and young adults were members of gangs. Youth gangs are responsible for much of the serious violence in the United States.  In schools and neighborhoods where they are active, they create a climate of fear and increase the amount of violence and criminal behavior.

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