Gang-Related News Articles

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In this article we will explore whether drug trafficking is the main cause of gang related murder and whether gang migration is an important element of gang trafficking. In this article we are also considering other functions of Youth Gang's killing model, such as the role of guns. This article ends with promising strategies and plans. One study examined the assumed immigration status of youth gangs throughout the country and examined the hypothesis that gangs are spreading nationwide primarily to expand narcotics trafficking (Maxson et al., 1996). Among the 1,105 jurisdictions surveyed, 710 reported several group movements. The most common form of migration of gang members is due to social reasons such as family activities, relatives and friends who improve the quality of life. Police officials say expansion of the drug market and pursuit of other criminal acts is the main motive of about one third of the city.

According to the law enforcement agency 's response to NYGS, nearly one - third of the responding law enforcement agencies report on gang activities in 2012. In 2012 it is estimated that there were 3,100 jurisdictions, including gang issues including 30,700 gangs and 850,000 gang members. Between 2011 and 2012, the reported number of gang related killings increased by 20%. (National Youth Gang Survey Summary in December 2012, December 2014) The nationwide evaluation of gang issues and programs laid the foundation for OJJDP's integrated gang model. In the mid 1980's. Its major components reflect the best features of existing and assessment projects across the country. This model outlines five strategies: community mobilization, social intervention, opportunities for education and career development, oppression, organizational change and development.