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SComplete the Unit 4 Assignment: Gang Violence Essay
Juvenile gangs have become a serious and growing problem in many areas throughout the U.S.
Gang involvement means a commitment to law violations as well as antisocial behaviors.
Resource: U.S. Department of Justice (2010). Best practices to address gang problems: OJJDP's
comprehensive gang model (2nd ed.). Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention:
Washington DC.
Watch these videos on gang violence and consider how antisocial behavior relates to organized
Antidrug operation against Mexican cartels [Video webcast].
ATF and Mexico drug cartel [Video webcast].
Arkansas under curfew to control crime [Video webcast].
Write a 1–2 page essay describing the nature and scope of juvenile antisocial behavior as it
relates to organized gangs.
Include the following components in your essay:
Describe three of the most common forms of antisocial behavior in organized gangs.
Describe three proactive solutions to gang violence.
Format your work consistent with APA guidelines.
Include a title and reference page.
Cite a minimum of three sources within the body of your paper using intext citations where
appropriate.
Save your Essay in the following format: Last name First name Assignment. (Example:
SmithJohn_Unit4_Assignment).
Submit your Essay by selecting the Unit 4 Assignment in the Dropbox by the end of Unit 4.
Complete the Learning Journal.