CRJ311 Unit 7 Assignment Gangs and Youths, Post University, 2022

                                                  CRJ311 Unit 7 Gangs and Youth

Jackie Phillips 

Post University CRJ311 

Instructor: Spencer Cerruto 

Due Sunday October 16, 2022

 

Scenario: The principal of a local high school has reached out to you, the School Resource Officer, because of graffiti and gang signs appearing in the school. She is worried that students will begin to go down the wrong path if this is not stopped.  

1. Discuss their history to include origins, colors, membership, migration to other areas, and crimes they commit. Remember that the focus is on the youth, not joining these gangs.  

https://unitedgangs.com/nortenos-norte-14/ 

Nortenos-Norte is from the Fremont area. The area they control was once known as Decoto before Decoto joined Union City. They're the largest Norteno gang. They also share the neighborhood with another Norteno gang called Lil Decoto Gangsters. 

 
Irvington Norte is a gang in Fremont, California. They control all of Irvington. Big Oso, Norteno rapper, is from this hood. Their territory is from Fremont Blvd in the North to Auto Mall Pkwy in the South and from Grimmer Blvd in the West to the city's railroad tracks in the East. Main rival: Sureños Pocos Locos 

 
Varrio North Fremont is a gang in Fremont, California. They are the largest gang in Fremont. VNF dominates the Cabrillo community. Rivals: Surenos Pocos Locos 

Sureños Pocos Locos is a gang in Fremont, California. Their territory is from Thornton Ave in the North to Central Ave in the South and from Blacow Rd in the West to Fremont Blvd in the East. Main rivals: Yung Newark Locs, Varrio North Fremont & Irvington Norte 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXzlB_fBTyS/?hl=en 

https://www.facebook.com/1065747336786651/photos/irvington-norte-is-a-gang-in-irvington-californiatheir-territory-is-from-fremont/1066818626679522/ 

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/pr/violent-norte-o-street-gang-member-sentenced-five-life-terms-plus-sixty-years-federal 

2. Discuss the ways to communicate with youth about gangs.  

https://www.fremontpolice.gov/crime-prevention/children-safety/children-gangs 

How can you tell if your child is involved in a gang? Here are some early warning signs parents can look for: 

• School attendance and performance decline. 
• They change friends and you never meet their new friends. 
• They get into trouble with the law. Theft, truancy, running away, graffiti, vandalism, violence, and possession of weapons are common problems associated with gang activity. 
• They may be afraid to go to school because of threats of violence. 
• They may use nicknames or refer to their friends by nicknames. 
• You may notice alcohol and/or drug use. 
• You notice a change in dress and appearance. They want to wear only specific colors, over-sized clothing, bandannas, baseball caps, etc. Look for gang logos on the inside of coats and hats. They may also use tattoos to identify themselves. 
• You see a lack of interest or a complete withdrawal from school activities, sports programs, hobbies, etc. 
• Your children become difficult to communicate with. They become argumentative when you talk about their activities and friends. 
• Your children may not spend much time at home and may not want to attend family activities. 

3. Recommend ways the youth can stay out of gangs.  

How can you reduce the chance that your children will become gang members? 

• Be a good role model. You must set the standards for acceptable behavior. Kids who are exposed to dishonesty, drug / alcohol abuse, violence, and a lack of respect for people, property, and authority are more likely to exhibit similar behavior. 
• Build positive self-esteem and discuss the dangers of gangs. Kids who have the proper self image don't need to rely on gangs for recognition or status. 
• Take an active interest in your child's activities. Get them involved in after-school sports or activities. 
• Monitor and control their behavior. Be firm but fair when it comes to discipline and enforcing the rules. 

Consequences of Joining a Gang 

What can happen to kids who join gangs? The initiation into some gangs involves being jumped in. This usually means getting into a fight to see how tough they are. Some kids are seriously beaten by several members as part of this jumping in process. Others are required to commit criminal acts. 

Although some kids are able to outgrow this stage, others cannot. Many gang members develop serious patterns of alcohol and drug abuse, criminal behavior, and violence. Some are seriously injured or killed, others end up in prison, and many are unable to obtain good jobs because of their past.