Question 1

What percent of all gang members are Asian?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Public markings used by gang members to identify their existence and territory are called ____________.

Accepted Answer

Gang members use graffiti to mark their territories and communicate with other members. These markings typically include the gang's name, symbol, or colors.

Question 3

There are approximately _____________ youth gangs in America.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

A response to gangs that includes counseling and other direct attempts to change the values of youth in order to make gang involvement less likely is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

This response is called social intervention, which involves direct attempts to change the values of youth and provide counseling in order to make gang involvement less likely. This approach differs from suppression, which focuses on law enforcement tactics to prevent gang activity, and community organization and opportunities provision, which involve creating positive alternative options for youth. Organizational change and development is also not an appropriate answer as it pertains to changes within an organization or business rather than a response to gangs.

Question 5

A federal statute that is used to prosecute gang members who participate in an organized criminal enterprise is named ___________.

Accepted Answer

The federal statute that is used to prosecute gang members who participate in an organized criminal enterprise is commonly known as RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations). It was passed as part of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 to combat the activities of the Mafia but has since been used to target various other criminal organizations, including street gangs. A, C, D, and E are not correct as they do not refer to any specific federal statute related to gang prosecution.

Question 6

According to Cheryl Maxson and Malcolm Klein, a type of gang that has as many as several hundred members and has been in existence for over 20 years is called a ____________.

Accepted Answer

According to Maxson and Klein, a gang with several hundred members that has been in existence for over 20 years is called a traditional gang.

Question 7

A young individual who wants to be a gang member and emulates the behavior of gang members is called a __________________.

Accepted Answer

A young individual who wants to be a gang member and mimics the behavior of actual gang members is known as a "wannabe." This term is commonly used to describe someone who is attempting to join a gang but has not yet been accepted as a full-fledged member.

Question 8

According to the National Youth Gang Survey, which of the following groups has more gang members?

Accepted Answer

According to the National Youth Gang Survey, Hispanic youths have the highest representation among gang members, followed by African-American youths. Caucasian and Asian youths have a lower representation in gang membership.

Question 9

What percentage of street gangs are involved in the street sale of drugs?

Accepted Answer

42% of street gangs are involved in the street sale of drugs.

Question 10

According to C.Ronald Huff, a type of gang that is primarily involved in using drugs and getting high with little involvement in crime is called a ______________.

Accepted Answer

According to C. Ronald Huff, a gang that is primarily involved in using drugs and getting high with little involvement in traditional criminal activities is called a Hedonistic Gang. Choice B (Instrumental Gang) is involved in traditional criminal activities to make money, while choice C (Predatory Gang) is involved in violent crimes like robbery and murder. Choice D (Territorial Gang) is involved in defending a specific area or neighborhood, and choice E (Prison Gang) is formed within prisons and jails and often involved in criminal activities both inside and outside of prison.

Question 11

The movement of gangs from large metropolitan areas, such as Los Angeles and Chicago, to other areas of the country is called ______________.

Accepted Answer

Gang migration refers to the movement of gangs from large metropolitan areas to other parts of the country. This can be due to various factors such as increased law enforcement efforts in the original area or the desire to expand criminal activity into new markets. Transference, home grown, and gang franchising are not terms commonly used to describe this phenomenon. Gang immigration may be a possible answer, but it is not as commonly used as gang migration.

Question 12

A response to gangs that involves organization adaptations that facilitate the application of gang control strategies is called _________________.

Accepted Answer

Organizational change and development involves adapting the structure and operations of organizations to more effectively implement strategies for controlling gangs. This may involve changes in policies, procedures, and training to better equip law enforcement and community organizations to address gang activity. Community organization, opportunities provision, social intervention, and suppression are all potential strategies for addressing gangs, but they do not necessarily involve adapting the structure or operations of organizations.

Question 13

The National Youth Gang Center estimated that there are approximately _________ street gang members in America.

Accepted Answer

The National Youth Gang Center estimated that there are approximately 788,000 street gang members in America. Therefore, choice E is the correct answer. Choices A, B, C, and D are all lower than the actual estimate.

Question 14

A method to deal with gangs that defines their behavior as a public nuisance and forbids certain legal and illegal behavior is ____________.

Accepted Answer

The Nuisance Abatement Acts define gangs as a public nuisance and allow law enforcement to restrict their behavior and activities. This approach is focused on reducing the negative impact of gang activities on communities, rather than just punishing individual gang members. G.R.E.A.T. and D.A.R.E. are prevention programs aimed at educating youth about gangs and drug abuse, while RICO is a federal law used to prosecute organized crime. The Gang Suppression Act is not a commonly known law or method for dealing with gangs.

Question 15

According to Cheryl Maxson and Malcolm Klein, a type of gang that is a relatively new gang with less than 50 members around the same age and no defined territory is called a __________.

Accepted Answer

Compress gangs are relatively new gangs with less than 50 members around the same age and no defined territory.

Question 16

According to C.Ronald Huff, a type of gang that is primarily involved in committing property crime and is actively involved in using drugs is called a _____________.

Accepted Answer

According to C.Ronald Huff, instrumental gangs are primarily involved in committing property crime and drug use. Hedonistic gangs are characterized by drug use and seeking pleasure, predatory gangs use violence to gain power and control, territorial gangs protect their neighborhood or turf, and prison gangs are formed within correctional institutions. Therefore, instrumental gang best fits the description provided in the question.

Question 17

According to Cheryl Maxson and Malcolm Klein, a type of gang that has a well-defined territory, narrow age range of members, and is small in size, is called a ________________.

Accepted Answer

A specialty gang is characterized by a well-defined territory, narrow age range of members, and small size, focusing on specific criminal activities.

Question 18

A response to gangs that involves efforts to mobilize the community to deal with gangs is called ________________.

Accepted Answer

Community organization involves bringing together residents and local resources to address community issues such as gangs. This approach recognizes that residents are the best experts on their communities and empowers them to take action. By engaging the community to develop programs, provide support to youth, and establish partnerships with law enforcement, the community can work to reduce the influence of gangs and improve safety.

Question 19

According to C.Ronald Huff, a type of gang that is primarily involved in committing serious crimes including violent crime and selling drugs is called a ______________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

A response to gangs that involves the use of the juvenile and criminal justice system to reduce gang behavior through the use of formal social control including arrest and incarceration is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

Suppression is a response to gangs that involves using formal social control mechanisms such as arrest and incarceration to reduce gang behavior. This approach is based on the belief that gang members are rational actors who will be deterred from engaging in criminal behavior if they face the risk of punishment. However, this approach has been criticized for its over-reliance on punishment and its failure to address the underlying social, economic, and environmental factors that contribute to gang formation and persistence.

Quiz 13: Gangs and Delinquency