Sharon Draper was inspired to write about gang violence after witnessing the impact of gangs on her students in urban schools. She wanted to write stories that shed light on this important issue and the struggles faced by young people caught up in gang culture. Her goal was to bring awareness to the realities of gang violence and provide a voice for those affected.
gang violence solves nothing..... violence in all doesnt solve anything
Yes, the Vice Lords is a real gang that originated in Chicago in the 1950s. They are known for their involvement in drug trafficking, violence, and other criminal activities.
The state of North Dakota has the least gang violence.
The worst gang in the 1920s was likely the Chicago Outfit, led by Al Capone. They were involved in illegal activities such as bootlegging, gambling, and organized crime, which contributed to high levels of violence and corruption in Chicago during that time.
Yes, the Surenos gang is in Chicago.
No good solutions have been identified. If they had been, gang violence would have been eliminated.
in jail
ONE of the most POWERFUL gang's in Chicago is VICELORDS
maybe. If they see a lot of that stuff on tv, and if they have the wrong friends that have the potential of becoming a gang or being assosiated with gang violence, then yes.
Gang violence can result any where from 5 years to 25 years, or, in worst case scenario life to death.
Black Mafia Family is probably the largest gang in Chicago.