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 [|gang violence] Gang Violence

I have chosen the topic of gang violence. Gang violence has caused many deaths in America and all over the globe. I chose this topic because each year it's becoming the predominant problem in America. Gang vioence is the most common crime that an individual would find in the news or in the papers. For years Gang violence has redefined America and the views of critics. For example, the neighborhoods that suffer big on poverty is leading to more gangs and killings.

The primary reason why I chose this topic is because I have actual experience the affects gang's have. I grew up in the highest rating gang involvement area in Chicago. Most of my friends were gang members and eventually I became part of that category. In gang's you won't discern alot of sympathy for individuals, so anybody was at risk for hurt or even death. Over the past 3 years Chicago has experienced the highest level of gang violence in a long time.T. Hardy Annotated I. Intro a. Gang violence is a major issue in America b. Gang statistics are at an all time high c. There is a big correlation between gangs and drugs II. Gangs a. Gang – a group of people organized for a common purpose, often criminal b. Causing many deaths in America c. More teens are becoming a part of gangs III. Examples a. In 2009 student from Fenger High School was killed due to gang violence. b. Kodjo Yenga, was stabbed to death by a street gang . Summary I have learned many things in doing this project. There were several different subjects that I really scrutinized about gang violence in America. The subjects included the risk factors of joining a gang, the statistics of gang involvement, the killings due to gang violence, and the affect gangs have on school. I've also learned why more and more teenagers are becoming more adapted to joining gang activity. There are a variety of reason why teenagers join gangs, and I have discovered that during my research.

The reason why teenagers join gangs is because to them being in a gang is socially acceptable. Being in a gang, teenagers feel that they are safe or protected. According to the graph below you will find that street gangs are organized in urban areas than any other area. To explain this hypothesis, researchers say that economic crisis can be a factor, or even the lack of opportunities for people in urban areas could be a factor.