A third possibility is that both processes are in effect, operating in an enhancement model, as suggested by Cairns and Cairns (1991), Esbensen and Huizinga (1993), and Hill et al. (1996). Youths who exhibit aggressive behaviors are attracted to and recruited by gangs with similar norms regarding violence and aggression. The group processes and norms favorable to violence and other delinquency within the gangs subsequently encourage and reinforce participation in violent and delinquent behavior. Findings from these analyses lend support to the enhancement model.
An example of defiant individualism are gangs that are capable of producing benefits for their members and other people in society, they as well work in their rank, and regulating leadership. He also goes on explaining gangs in times of immigration and how these communities have developed in the Unites States. Some of the gangs that are brought from other countries are like Chinese and Vietnamese which they have a long history of gangs in their own societies prior to immigration. These gangs are involved in drug trafficking and gambling. The article continues on by trying to see what gangs are involved with and their progression of consuming or selling drugs and to sharpen their power to not only the society but to their competitors against the other gangs.
Young teens today join gangs due to the peer pressure of their peers, and for attention. I believe that humans are influenced into gangs by society such as in media, the government, movies, drugs and the main one our economic system. All my questions where answered after attending “Fresno speaking out against Gangs” and being able to listen to former members of gangs. The panelists told us life stories
A video of the ruckus was posted to YouTube following the event, and cited numerous Birmingham gangs in its headline. Following reading the article, it is apparent that local gangs are utilizing the park as a venue to “handle business” or carry out grudges against rival gangs. The entire ideology surrounding gang culture is one of peer pressure. Juveniles are more often than not pressured into joining neighborhood gangs at an early age. In order to be considered a part of the gang, they must commit criminal acts that range from basic burglary to acts of violence.
The word gang is connoted like this because throughout history itself, many groups of people came together to form, the KKK, The Nazis, Yakuza, Mafia, etc. Through these groups or gangs, all the members and the mindset of the gang was towards bad intentions from killing due to racial discrimination to world domination. The word gang is used instead of other words like group because a gang is not just a regular group of people but a group of people that are out for malicious reasons. The word club on the other hand has more of a positive connotation. When you think of the word group you think of a group of ordinary people that come together on a beneficial basis for example like afterschool clubs.
Bullying can now lead to criminal cases and lawsuits. By the schools letting bullying continue it teaches students that it's ok. This creates a fearful environment instead of a learning one. Students feel "let me bully so I don't get bullied". Bullying victims can have a lot of stress added on and it can lead to retaliation such as school shootings as well as suicide.
Nevertheless, not always do people get influenced negatively into turning to gangs and making bad choices. Thinking about the gangster environment and about the people that have lived or live in such surroundings you may think that it’s not as bad as it looks or sounds like, but in most cases the people get dragged into situations that force them into joining gangs for protection; people have been impacted by the environment that they live in. They make their own choices, often leading them through several traumatizing events that might make them change. I believe that with a good education our youth will notice all the pointless violence and wasted futures that have been around; the more education one gets not only does it enrich the person who is devoting their life for education but it also enriches their families, communities, neighborhood’s future as well as it does for them. Environment has a lot to do with the choices that people make but thanks to knowledge people decide the path they want to take.
Delinquency Deterrence Jada Schmal CJS/240 January 16, 2015 Kimberly Gaudiosi Delinquency Deterrence There are many factors that can lead teenagers to act out in the wrong way. Specific deterrence, general deterrence, and situational crime prevention are three ways that would help the juvenile change for the better. Choosing the best one can be difficult depending on the juvenile, and the crime committed. There are many things that will lead teens to act in the wrong way. Several teenagers choose to criminal acts because of peer pressure, the lifestyle which grown up in, being around gangs, guardians who lack the responsible duties, etc.
They do not have or take the time to learn about life and what is good for them. These teenagers need to change their life around and they need to understand that there is something called “law” that needs to be respected and follow or there could be serious consequences. “The wrongdoing among children has become so outrageous and such a frequent factor in day-to-day news , not only in the United States but also in nearly all parts of the globe, that some people have reached a state of alarm that makes them think the word “juvenile” is inseparably joined to the word “delinquent” (Roucek 1961). A juvenile treated as an adult has never been a bad idea.
Client’s Name 24 September 2007 Professor’s Name Course # Youth Gang Membership: Reasons to Join Introduction: Focus on Rehabilitation & Preventing Recidivism In the increasing debate of child criminals and their proneness towards crime, there exists the issue of rehabilitation. In point of fact the entire issue of juvenile delinquency hinges upon the ability of the offender to re-enter society not as a criminal but as a changed individual ready to become a working part of society. In the questions that arise from the concern over juvenile delinquency the recurring question is this: Are children who commit crimes rehabilitated by the juvenile court system, or are they more likely to commit criminal acts as adults? In