Research Indicates That Gang Members

question 48

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that gang members:

• A) commit about the same amount of delinquency as other adolescent peer groups
• B) commit less delinquency than many other types of adolescent peer groups
• C) account for a substantial share of all delinquent acts, particularly serious delinquent acts
• D) account for a small share of all delinquent acts but most serious delinquent acts

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