Agnew and Brezina Point Out That Gangs Are Most Likely

question 12

Multiple Choice

Agnew and Brezina point out that gangs are most likely to develop in:

• A) areas with a high concentration of adolescents
• B) lower-income, urban communities
• C) neighborhoods with little law enforcement presence
• D) suburban communities

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