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Gangs & Guns

Gangs & Guns. Chapter 7 Part 2. What is a “Gang”?. Defined as a group of people who deny the general public access May or may not be violent. A Brief History of Gangs. Started in America in the 1800s, grouped by ethnicity Usually protected neighborhoods and cultural pride.

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Gangs & Guns

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  1. Gangs & Guns Chapter 7 Part 2

  2. What is a “Gang”? • Defined as a group of people who deny the general public access • May or may not be violent

  3. A Brief History of Gangs • Started in America in the 1800s, grouped by ethnicity • Usually protected neighborhoods and cultural pride

  4. Trying to make a difference? • Many gangs performed community service & job-training

  5. Then & Now… • Today gangs are much more violent… Why? • Drug Trafficking • Prostitution • Firearm Dealing

  6. What does a Gang Member Look Like? • Majority Male • Mostly Minority • Estimated 1 million gang members in US (2008)

  7. Percentage of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies Reporting Gang Activity, by Region ~ Justice.gov

  8. Why Do People Join Gangs • Family Members in a gang • Basic Needs unmet • Lure of Money

  9. Guns and the Law

  10. Do Guns=Crime? • Most guns are legally owned in the U.S. • Should gun right be restricted?

  11. Important Legislation • Gun Control Act of 1968 • Prohibits certain people from buying/possessing a gun • Criminals, minors, illegal immigrants • Requires serial numbers on all guns • Response to murders of Dr. King & Bobby Kennedy • The Brady Act • Requires background checks

  12. Wall Street Journal (2009)

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