3out of 5 teens join a gang under peer presure
There is no exact number of teens who join gangs as it varies by location, social factors, and individual circumstances. However, statistics show that gang involvement among teens is a significant issue in many communities, and efforts are being made to prevent and address this problem.
alot especially in Detroit
u all suck get a live
there are many reasons why women join gang but just ask your self why do guys join gangs?...but some reasons why "women" join gangs is well they want to be kool, they actually have that bad of lives, or they get mixed into something that they shouldn't have. but why does any one join a gang seriously??
Many people join gangs to obtain protection from other gangs or to have a community network. Other reasons to join a gang are community affinity, sense of self in the community, networking, and being a part of a group.
There are many reasons. Personally i suppose they appeal to teens more then any other age range is because they are the most unaware. teens what to be cool, there young, they are full of energy and stupid decisions.
There are many programs in place that prevent children from joining gangs in San Francisco. There is an estimated 250-500 new young gang members a year.
Eminem did not live in Florida. He lived in many different places, but never Florida. His teens were spent in Detroit.
Too many. Does it really matter how many? Should there be ANY? No. There shouldn't. So the answer to this question is irrelevant, isn't it?
Living in poverty doesn't really have anything to do with street gangs. Some gang members do live in poverty, but not all.....there are so many reasons as to why one might join a gang(poverty being one)...but there are plenty other reasons such as.....Reasons People Join Gangs:*To have a sense of belonging.*To have friends.*Curiosity.*Peer Pressure.*To have family.*To get money.
Because they feel a sense of security being surrounded by big tough guys with guns. Then they become addicted to everything they do, when they realize what they're doing is wrong, its to late and they're to scared to quit because now the rest of the gang is ready to shoot them if they quit.