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no they just want to shoot things.

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Q: Is poverty reason why teens join gangs?
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How many teens join gangs in California?

3out of 5 teens join a gang under peer presure


Why do Pakistanis join gangs?

They live in denial and among poverty that's why.


How are street gangs related to poverty?

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.


How many teens join a gang?

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.


Why did teenagers join gangs in the 1960?

One of the reason that teenagers joined gangs in the 1960 were because they had family problems or just problems in there life.


Why do young adults choose to join gangs and does it involve poverty?

Young adults choose to join gangs because when you are poor or in poverty people, get together and help each other. It is kinda like The Outsiders when Ponyboy and Johnny are in a gang called the "Greasers". There are more gang members, but I ain't telling. They are often jumped by the Socs and the Socs were rich kids and picked the poor which are the Greasers. Young adults join gangs because of protection and finding someone who might be closest to you.


Do juveniles who go to juvi join gangs for protection?

Sometimes juveniles join gangs for protection. Juveniles who go to juvi do not always join gangs fr protection.


Can caucasian people join street gangs?

Yes, Caucasian people can join street gangs.


Do people join gangs because they've always wondered about it?

knoe people join gangs because they want to be cool


Are Hispanics allowed in Black gangs?

Yes, Hispanics are allowed in Black gangs. Black gangs don't descriminate, they accept members of all races to join if they wanna join.


Who agrees that young kids should join gangs?

Why would you want children to join gangs?! Most gangs are dealing with drugs,violence and robbery. Those aren't acceptable.


Is it true that kids join gangs for money and curisoty?

no kids join gangs for to be known as a strong guy tough guy and mostly to get into fights with other gangs which involves shooting and murder