Which Type of Gang Is Least Likely to Develop into a Long-Running

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which type of gang is least likely to develop into a long-running (10+ years) organization?

• A) youth/street gangs
• B) youth subculture groups
• C) gang nations
• D) starter gangs

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