What are factors contributing to gang affiliation?

Factors that may contribute to gang affiliation include:

  • Association with others with similar social or personal problems
  • Display of low self-esteem
  • Evidence of parental abuse or neglect
  • Experimentation with drugs or alcohol
  • History of family gang involvement
  • Ineffective parenting
  • Poor academic achievement and early anti-social behavior

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1. What is a considered a gang?
2. How do gangs function?
3. What are factors contributing to gang affiliation?
4. What are signs of gang involvement?
5. What are steps parents can take to discourage gang activity?
6. Where can people find more information about gangs or gang-related crimes?