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   gang

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   noun

   • 1. an organized group of criminals: "a gang of bank robbers"
   • ▪ a group of young people involved in petty crime or violence: "three men were attacked by a gang of youths"
   • ▪ a group of people, especially young people, who regularly associate together. informal Similar bandgroupcrowdpackhordethrongmobherdswarmmultitudemassbodytroopdroveclustercompanygatheringassemblageassemblyinformal:possebunchgaggleloadcirclesocial circlesocial setgroup of friendscliquein-crowdcoterielotringclanclubleaguefactioncabalfraternitysororitybrotherhoodsisterhoodinformal:crewpossesquadrare:sodalityconfraternity
   • ▪ an organized group of people doing manual work: "a government road gang" Similar squadteamtroopshiftdetachmentpossetroupeworking party
   • 2. a set of switches, sockets, or other electrical or mechanical devices grouped together: "the machine had a gang of cutter chains on a swivelling head"

   verb

   • 1. (of a number of people) form a group or gang: "three banks ganged together to form a ‘virtual bank’"
   • ▪ join together in order to intimidate or oppose someone: "they ganged up on me and nicked my pocket money"
   • 2. arrange (electrical devices or machines) together to work in coordination: "adjacent faders can be ganged for common manipulation"

   Word Origin Old English, from Old Norse gangr, ganga ‘gait, course, going’, of Germanic origin; related to gang2. The original meaning was ‘going, a journey’, later in Middle English ‘a way’, also ‘set of things or people which go together’.

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   What is a gang definition?

   • There are no consensus definitions for gangs, gang members, and gang crimes, though the strengths and challenges of popular definitions are discussed in this chapter. Gangs develop from core structural problems and individuals join gangs as a result of a variety of socioecological factors.

   Chapter 21 - Gangs and Gang Violence - Cambridge University Press

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   What does a gang do?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. gang, a group of persons, usually youths, who share a common identity and who generally engage in criminal behaviour. In contrast to the criminal behaviour of other youths, the activities of gangs are characterized by some level of organization and continuity over time.

   Gang | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Where does the word gang come from?

   • The word gang derives from the past participle of Old English gan, meaning 'to go'. It is cognate with Old Norse gangr, [ 1 ] meaning 'journey'. [ 2 ]

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   Are gangs a crime?

   • In contrast to the criminal behaviour of other youths, the activities of gangs are characterized by some level of organization and continuity over time. There is no consensus on the exact definition of a gang, however, and scholars have debated whether the definition should expressly include involvement in crime.

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   What are the characteristics of a gang?

   • Responses from law enforcement agencies in the National Youth Gang Survey (NYGS) indicate that among the characteristics of greatest importance in defining a gang are group identity and criminal activity, a group name, and accompanying signs and symbols that outwardly represent the group to others.

   Frequently Asked Questions About Gangs - National Gang Center

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3. www.britannica.com › topic › gang-crimeGang | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Sep 23, 2024 · Gang, a group of persons, usually youths, who share a common identity and who generally engage in criminal behavior. In contrast to the criminal behavior of other youths, the activities of gangs are characterized by some level of organization and continuity over time.

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   Gang violence refers mostly to the illegal and non-political acts of violence perpetrated by gangs against civilians, other gangs, law enforcement officers, firefighters, or military personnel. [103] [104] A gang war is a type of small war that occurs when two gangs end up in a feud over territory or vendetta. [105]

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6. nij.ojp.gov › topics › articlesArchived | What Is a Gang? Definitions | National Institute ...

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   Oct 27, 2011 · A gang is an association of three or more individuals who identify themselves by a group name, symbol or style and engage in criminal activity. Learn about different types of gangs, how they are defined by federal, state and local authorities, and how they are researched and measured.

7. www.cambridge.org › core › booksGangs and Gang Violence (Chapter 21) - The Cambridge Handbook ...

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   Gangs develop from core structural problems and individuals join gangs as a result of a variety of socioecological factors. Meanwhile, gang violence occurs due to complex interplays between individuals and gangs. This chapter will delve into the historical development of gangs.

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   What is a gang? There is no single, generally accepted definition of a “gang.” State and local jurisdictions tend to develop their own definitions.

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    Sep 11, 2023 · Learn what gangs are, why youth join them, and how to prevent and address gang issues in schools and prisons. Find federal resources and evidence-based practices from the Office of Justice Programs.

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    1 day ago · Kieran Mitton tells us about the life of Gaz, a former Sierra Leonean gang member who became a poet and then a farmer. His remarkable trajectory is a testament to the way that gangster lives are ...