2. The HistoryThe History  The History of gangs extends much further back than most would assume. This picture shows a gang in Chicago.  To be clear: A gang is a group of people who claim a territory and use to it make money using illegal activities.

3. What’s Happening Now?What’s Happening Now?

4. Quick StatisticsQuick Statistics  There are approx. 27,900 gangs in the U.S  There are approx. 774,00 members within these gangs  Small cities account for 16% of gangs, rural areas just 3%

5. Estimated Membership-U.S Graph created by The National Gang Center

6. Sad RealitySad Reality It’s sad that most youth join gangs to gain a sense of family and belonging.

7. Cause & EffectCause & Effect  Family dynamics play a massive role in the creation of gangs and the selection of members. Certain young adults may be more prone to gang life.

8. An Example of How Gangs Affect Life  http://youtu.be/kGneqeHYGd8 http://youtu.be/kGneqeHYGd8  This video is from 2010 and was created by Prince Williams County.

9. Work CitedWork Cited  http://www.nationalgangcenter.gov/content/documents/history- of-street-gangs.pdf http://www.nationalgangcenter.gov/content/documents/history- of-street-gangs.pdf  http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/background-gang- violencehttp://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/background-gang- violence  http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-gangs http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-gangs  http://www.stanford.edu/class/e297c/poverty_prejudice/gangco lor/paloalto.htm http://www.stanford.edu/class/e297c/poverty_prejudice/gangco lor/paloalto.htm  http://www.helium.com/items/884338-gang-violence-and-black- youth-the-appeal-and-the-tragedy http://www.helium.com/items/884338-gang-violence-and-black- youth-the-appeal-and-the-tragedy