Problem
Feeling marginal, adolescents join gangs for social relationships that give them a sense of identity (Vigil and Long, 1990). For some youth, gangs provide a way of solving social adjustment problems, particularly the trials and tribulations of adolescence (Short and Strodtbeck, 1965).
For this problem review the text, "Gang-Related Legislation, Injunctions, and Ordinances" and answer this question: How might possible changes in the juvenile justice system be a deterrent to juveniles joining gangs? Your response should be in essay format Be sure to include your source to support your argument. Does your community have a gang problem? Would your suggestions help the problem?