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Juvenile Offender Wk 2 DQ

Juvenile Offender Wk 2 DQ

Q 1. Prepare a short (1-2 paragraph) analysis of a gang located in an area near you. (Use and list at least 1 APA source for this information/research). 2. What are the main characteristics of the gang? 3. How do you think this gang impacts the community? 4. What are 2 ways you think the community/police can address gangs in your community.

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New Jersey area has been always is in the news for many notorious gangs who have terrorised almost all the town areas of New Jersey. MS-13 is one such notorious gang which has its roots of origins in the 198o’s but is still active in all of New Jersey and has now expanded its activities in other states too. MS-13 or Mara Salvatrucha is a gang which grew out of Salvadorian immigrants who came to US in the 1980’s.