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B. Gangs

1. Come from all ethnic groups, both sexes, all economic classes.

2. Have rules, dress codes, symbols, and mottos

3. Members look at gang as a kind of extended family

4. Members in a NO-win situation

a. They live in fear, eventually get injured, in jail, or even killed.

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stealing a car by force or weapon

1. Car is sold for parts, transportation, or used for committing other crimes.

C. Car jacking:

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Breakdown of families

High school dropout

Drug/alcohol addiction

Availability of guns and other weapons

Violence in the media

Cultural support for violent behavior

Racial and gender discrimination

Prejudice

Low self esteem

Increase in child abuse, and neglect

Few job opportunities

Lack of skills

Idle time

Loss of hope

Not knowing how to deal with emotions

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IV. Stopping and preventing violence

A. Conflict resolution and communication skills programs

B. Family counseling, hotlines, shelters for abused people

C. Rehabilitation programs for: addicts, juvenile offenders, and former gang members

D. Prevention programs in elementary schools

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V. What can you do?

A. Learn to control emotions

B. Learn communication and conflict resolution skills

C. Work on building self esteem

D. Reduce exposure to media that promote and glamorize violence, prejudice, and aggression

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We must work together to replace growing fear and violence with growing

SAFETY and RESPECT.