These new "gang leaders" gain their control by setting in motion violence and anti-authority defiance among youths in these areas and thus the gang problem continues (CNN, 1997). Brief History It is important to look at a brief history of gangs in order to gain an understanding of how they evolved in what they are today. ... They had close ties with the male gangs and often would carry weapons for them since they were generally less likely to be searched by police officers. ... They become accustomed to blaming society for their problems and feel that they have the absolute right to do wha...

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Essentially, these behaviors deviate from societal norms and more specifically they violate established criminal codes and laws. ... Educators, clinicians and other professionals who provide services for children should carefully evaluate reports from children regarding such things as parental fighting, abuse and/or neglect so that they may obviously address those immediate concerns but also assess the possible need for preventive intervention. ... For example, children should always have to tell their parents where they are and whom they"re with. ... Instability is generally characterized...

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