Youth gang related crime crime has been growing for years, but little data

exists about the extent and precise nature of crimes committed by gang

members. Gangs have been said to have committed many crimes such as drug

smuggling, murder, and theft. Although many gang members have been known to

do some of these things, there is no real evidence that they are gang

related. Researchers found that the median age at which youths begin to hang

out with gangs is approximately 13 years old (Roland 26). Are gangs

responsible for the crimes that are committed, or is it just coincidence that

gang members are committing the crimes?

The research shows that gang members in each of the survey sites are much

more likely to sell drugs than nongang at risk youths (Decker 6). Of the

gang members who sell drugs, they reported doing so more frequently, having

fewer customers, making more money from the sales, and relying more on

out-of-state suppliers. The nongang youths that......

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