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Community Stages
What will a community see?
Communities, like individuals, develop gangs over a period of time, in the following way:
Primary Stage
Graffiti will begin to appear, but not on a regular basis. The gang is mostly a social group, made up of kids who imitate "real" gang behavior. There will be some form of outside influence on local youth.
Secondary Stage
Local youth learn about the gang lifestyle. Graffiti begins to appear regularly. The groups will become more anti-social, and may begin to confront each other. Members may begin to carry weapons, and to have increased contact with law enforcement.'
Advanced Stage
Local kids take on leadership roles in the gang. Their relationship with the gang supersedes all others, including with their families. Gangs will confront each other, and innocent citizens may become victims of gang violence. Residents are definitely at risk for victimization. Some members will have spent time in jail for crimes.
