Youths Who Join Gangs Are 30% Less Likely to Graduate

question 73

True/False

Youths who join gangs are 30% less likely to graduate from high school and 58% less likely to earn a four-year degree than youths of similar background who do not become gang members

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Definitions:

Present Tense

The form of verbs used to describe actions or conditions that are currently happening or general truths.

Confrontation

A direct encounter or challenge between parties where differences are openly discussed or faced, often seen as a means to resolve disagreements.

Confusion

A state of being bewildered or unclear in one’s mind about something.

Avoidance

A behavior or strategy aimed at keeping away from certain situations or stimuli that are perceived as harmful or unpleasant.