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Types of Gangs

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This deck covers the different types of gangs and their primary characteristics.

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social gang

members are more interested in social activities
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Term
Definition
social gang
members are more interested in social activities
party gang
forgoes most delinquent behavior; drug sales are used to finance members personal use
serious delinquent gang
involves serious delinquent behavior, while avoiding drug dealing and usage
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organized gang
heavily involved in criminality; on the verge of becoming a criminal organization
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Types of Gangs
TermDefinition
social gang
members are more interested in social activities
party gang
forgoes most delinquent behavior; drug sales are used to finance members personal use
serious delinquent gang
involves serious delinquent behavior, while avoiding drug dealing and usage
organized gang
heavily involved in criminality; on the verge of becoming a criminal organization