_____ Gangs Tend to Victimize Members of Their Own Ethnic

question 31

Multiple Choice

_____ gangs tend to victimize members of their own ethnic group, are more organized than other types of gangs, have recognizable leaders, and tend to be secretive.

• A)Hispanic
• B)African American
• C)Anglo
• D)Asian

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