2. Table of ContentsTable of Contents  1. Gangs of Utah  2. What are their origins?  3. How many members are male vs. female?  4. Risk factors that lead to gang involvement?  5. Is there a way out?

3. Active gangs in UtahActive gangs in Utah  Hispanic: Nortenos and Surenos  Crips & Bloods: Tongan Crips, Sons of Samoa, and Kearns Town Bloods.  Straight Edge: SXE and Straight Edge Vegans  Skinheads: Non-racist and Racist  Unaligned: Oquirrh Shadow Boys and Varrio Loco Town

4. Origins of a fewOrigins of a few  Surenos are a Mexican gang that is strongest in Southern California.  Straight Edge began in NY in the mid-1980’s as moral watchdogs. California Straight Edger’s are tolerant, while Salt Lake City members are violent.  Tongan Crips – 1 st identified in 1989. They are heavily influenced by Los Angeles based Crips. Pacific Islander immigrants moved to LA, then to Utah to escape gang violence, thus bring the gang to Utah.

5. Members Male vs. FemaleMembers Male vs. Female

6. Factors that increase gang involvement  Unsuccessful academic achievements.  Low self-esteem.  Lack of involvement in positive after-school activities.  Friends that are juvenile delinquents.  Behavioral disorders.

7. How can you leave a gang?How can you leave a gang?  Believe you deserve better. Desire change.  Spend time with family, and focus on other recreational activities.  Change the way you dress.  Disassociate yourself with your gang friends.  Find a good support system, friends and adults.

8. Sources  http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/05/26 /tonga-crips-gang-utah/9463661/ http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/05/26 /tonga-crips-gang-utah/9463661/  http://articles.latimes.com/1998/jan/29/news/mn-13171 http://articles.latimes.com/1998/jan/29/news/mn-13171  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sureños http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sureños  http://www.helpinggangyouth.com/statistics.html http://www.helpinggangyouth.com/statistics.html  http://updsl.org/divisions/metro_gang_unit/local_gangs http://updsl.org/divisions/metro_gang_unit/local_gangs  http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/CommunityPolicing/Orga nizedCrime/Gangs/GettingOutOfAGang.aspx http://www.edmontonpolice.ca/CommunityPolicing/Orga nizedCrime/Gangs/GettingOutOfAGang.aspx