Children and adolescents who are ______ are more likely to be gang-involved.

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Research shows that children and adolescents with a history of serious and violent delinquency are more likely to join gangs compared to those with less serious or nonviolent delinquent histories. These youth may see gang involvement as an opportunity to gain power and respect, or as a means of protection from rival gangs or other threats. Substance abuse issues can also co-occur with these more serious delinquent behaviors, but it is not necessarily a direct predictor of gang involvement.

Children and Adolescents Who Are ______ Are More Likely to Be