Question 1

_____ pairs one probation officer with two police officers to make surprise visits to the homes, schools, and worksites of high-risk youth probationers during the nontraditional hours of 7 PM to midnight.
A)Operation Ceasefire
B)Operation Peacekeeper
C)Operation Night Light
D)Operation S.A.V.E.

Accepted Answer

Operation Night Light is a program that pairs one probation officer with two police officers to conduct surprise visits to high-risk youth probationers during nontraditional hours.

Question 2

The three largest African American gangs are _____, _____, and _____. ​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The three largest African American gangs are...

Question 3

In Latino gang writings, the term "rifa" means _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Latino gang writings, the term "rifa"...

Question 4

According to the _____ view, ganging can provide girls with a sense of security, at least from non-gang members.
A) social injury
B)sisterhood
C)rational choice
D)opportunistic

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the _____ view, ganging can...

Question 5

A ____ is a member of a white supremacist gang, usually with Nazi of Ku Klux Klan markings.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____ is a member of a...

Question 6

In regard to gang control, _____ refers to one or more police officers, usually from youth or detective units who are assigned exclusively to gang-control work.
A)gang details
B)youth services programs
C)gang units
D)gang breakers

Accepted Answer

Gang details refer to police officers assigned specifically to gang-control work, often from youth or detective units.

Question 7

According to the _____ view, youths are encouraged to join gangs during periods of social, economic, and cultural turmoil.
A)socialization
B)rational choice
C)anomie/alienation
D)psychological

Accepted Answer

The anomie/alienation view suggests that during periods of social, economic, and cultural turmoil, societal norms become unclear or are no longer applicable, leading individuals, especially youths, to feel disconnected and alienated. This sense of disconnection and lack of societal guidance can encourage them to join gangs, where they might find a sense of identity, purpose, and belonging that they perceive as missing in the broader society.

Question 8

Gang drawings or inscriptions written on a wall or structure and used for gang messages and turf definition are called _____.
A)message boards
B)codes
C)signaling
D)graffiti

Accepted Answer

Gang drawings or inscriptions on walls or structures are referred to as graffiti, which gangs use for communication, including messages and marking territory.

Question 9

In _____ , the California Court of Appeal ruled that prosecutors must first prove through clear and convincing evidence that a person is a gang member before using an antigang injunction to restrict his or her right to engage in everyday activities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In _____ , the California Court of...

Question 10

_____ is/are a method of enforcement in which police, armed with arrest and search warrants, enter a neighborhood in an operation to make as many arrests as possible.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is/are a method of enforcement in...

Question 11

Female gang members begin to drift away from gangs when _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Female gang members begin to drift away...

Question 12

According to the text, adolescent sexual activity _____ increases the likelihood of offending.
A)without the promise of love
B)with multiple partners
C)with unknown partners
D)without protection

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the text, adolescent sexual activity...

Question 13

Today, about _____ law enforcement agencies with a gang problem operate a gang unit, including more than half of larger cities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Today, about _____ law enforcement agencies with...

Question 14

Tossing or flashing gang signs in the presence of rivals, often escalating into a verbal or physical confrontation, is called ____.
A)posting
B)representing
C)signifying
D)identifying

Accepted Answer

Representing involves displaying gang signs or symbols in the presence of rivals, which can lead to confrontations.

Question 15

According to the _____ view of gang membership, youths join gangs for protection, fun, survival, and to enhance their lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the _____ view of gang...

Question 16

_____ gangs tend to victimize members of their own ethnic group, are more organized than other types of gangs, have recognizable leaders, and tend to be secretive.
A)Hispanic
B)African American
C)Anglo
D)Asian

Accepted Answer

Asian gangs are known for victimizing members of their own ethnic group, having a higher level of organization compared to other types of gangs, possessing recognizable leaders, and maintaining a level of secrecy about their activities.

Question 17

_____ is a system of positions, facial expression, and body language used to convey a message.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a system of positions, facial...

Question 18

The _____ view of gang membership suggests that gangs appeal to adolescents' longing for the tribal process that sustained their ancestors.
A)social
B)psychological
C)cultural
D) anthropological

Accepted Answer

The anthropological view suggests that gangs appeal to adolescents' longing for the tribal process that sustained their ancestors, focusing on the study of human societies and cultures and their development.

Question 19

The first mention of youth gangs in America occurred in the _____.
A)early 1900s
B)late 1780s
C)late 1860s
D)early 1820s

Accepted Answer

The first mention of youth gangs in America occurred in the late 1780s, indicating that the phenomenon of youth gangs is not a modern issue but has historical roots extending back to the early years of the United States.

Question 20

_____ was a problem-oriented policing approach that was developed as part of the Youth Violence Strike Force in Boston.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ was a problem-oriented policing approach that...

Quiz 9: Peers and Delinquency: Juvenile Gangs and Groups

_____ pairs one probation officer with two police officers to make surprise visits to the homes, schools, and worksites of high-risk youth probationers during the nontraditional hours of 7 PM to midnight.

The three largest African American gangs are ___, _, and ___.

In Latino gang writings, the term "rifa" means _____.

According to the _____ view, ganging can provide girls with a sense of security, at least from non-gang members.

A ____ is a member of a white supremacist gang, usually with Nazi of Ku Klux Klan markings.

In regard to gang control, _____ refers to one or more police officers, usually from youth or detective units who are assigned exclusively to gang-control work.

According to the _____ view, youths are encouraged to join gangs during periods of social, economic, and cultural turmoil.

Gang drawings or inscriptions written on a wall or structure and used for gang messages and turf definition are called _____.

In _____ , the California Court of Appeal ruled that prosecutors must first prove through clear and convincing evidence that a person is a gang member before using an antigang injunction to restrict his or her right to engage in everyday activities.

_____ is/are a method of enforcement in which police, armed with arrest and search warrants, enter a neighborhood in an operation to make as many arrests as possible.

Female gang members begin to drift away from gangs when _____.

According to the text, adolescent sexual activity _____ increases the likelihood of offending.

Today, about _____ law enforcement agencies with a gang problem operate a gang unit, including more than half of larger cities.

Tossing or flashing gang signs in the presence of rivals, often escalating into a verbal or physical confrontation, is called ____.

According to the _____ view of gang membership, youths join gangs for protection, fun, survival, and to enhance their lifestyle.

_____ gangs tend to victimize members of their own ethnic group, are more organized than other types of gangs, have recognizable leaders, and tend to be secretive.

_____ is a system of positions, facial expression, and body language used to convey a message.

The _____ view of gang membership suggests that gangs appeal to adolescents' longing for the tribal process that sustained their ancestors.

The first mention of youth gangs in America occurred in the _____.

_____ was a problem-oriented policing approach that was developed as part of the Youth Violence Strike Force in Boston.

Quiz 9: Peers and Delinquency: Juvenile Gangs and Groups

_____ pairs one probation officer with two police officers to make surprise visits to the homes, schools, and worksites of high-risk youth probationers during the nontraditional hours of 7 PM to midnight.

The three largest African American gangs are _____, _____, and _____. ​

In Latino gang writings, the term "rifa" means _____.

According to the _____ view, ganging can provide girls with a sense of security, at least from non-gang members.

A ____ is a member of a white supremacist gang, usually with Nazi of Ku Klux Klan markings.

In regard to gang control, _____ refers to one or more police officers, usually from youth or detective units who are assigned exclusively to gang-control work.

According to the _____ view, youths are encouraged to join gangs during periods of social, economic, and cultural turmoil.

Gang drawings or inscriptions written on a wall or structure and used for gang messages and turf definition are called _____.

In _____ , the California Court of Appeal ruled that prosecutors must first prove through clear and convincing evidence that a person is a gang member before using an antigang injunction to restrict his or her right to engage in everyday activities.

_____ is/are a method of enforcement in which police, armed with arrest and search warrants, enter a neighborhood in an operation to make as many arrests as possible.

Female gang members begin to drift away from gangs when _____.

According to the text, adolescent sexual activity _____ increases the likelihood of offending.

Today, about _____ law enforcement agencies with a gang problem operate a gang unit, including more than half of larger cities.

Tossing or flashing gang signs in the presence of rivals, often escalating into a verbal or physical confrontation, is called ____.

According to the _____ view of gang membership, youths join gangs for protection, fun, survival, and to enhance their lifestyle.

_____ gangs tend to victimize members of their own ethnic group, are more organized than other types of gangs, have recognizable leaders, and tend to be secretive.

_____ is a system of positions, facial expression, and body language used to convey a message.

The _____ view of gang membership suggests that gangs appeal to adolescents' longing for the tribal process that sustained their ancestors.

The first mention of youth gangs in America occurred in the _____.

_____ was a problem-oriented policing approach that was developed as part of the Youth Violence Strike Force in Boston.

The three largest African American gangs are ___, _, and ___.