Teenage gangs

teenage gangs

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Index

Consequences on the society

Teenage gangs

Preventing gang involvement

Characteristics

Teenage gangs in Portugal

Rites

Foreign vs. Portugal

Why do teens join gangs?

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Consequences in teenagers lives

Teenage gangs

Teenage gangs are groups primarily made up of adolescents who band together for social, emotional, or sometimes criminal reasons.

Characteristics

Symbols and Colors

Criminal Activities

Hierarchy

Territorial

Rites

Physical Initiation

Assigned Tasks

Criminal Acts

Family-Based Entry

Sexual Initiation

Rites

Blood Oaths and Loyalty Vows

Street Name Assignment

Tattoos and Branding

Handshakes and Gestures

Initiation Gatherings

Why Do Teens Join Gangs?

Economic Opportunities

Sense of Belonging

Protection

Why Do Teens Join Gangs?

Rebellion

Peer Pressure

Family Structure

Consequences in teenagers lives

Mental and Emotional Impact

Violence and Crime

Education Disruption

Legal Troubles

Consequences on the society

Violence and Fear

Erosion of Social Cohesion

Mistrust between Residents and Police

Crime Rates

Preventing Gang Involvement

Strong Family Ties

Community Programs

Education

Law Enforcement

Teenage gangs in Portugal

In Portugal, the presence of organized groups of adolescents engaging in violent or criminal behaviors is an issue that has gained attention from authorities and society.

Differences in Teenage Gangs: Foreign vs. Portugal

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