Question

analyzing the consequences of gang involvement
most youths who join gangs have already been involved
in delinquency and drug use. once in the gang, they are
quite likely to become more actively involved in
delinquency, drug use, and violence—and they are more
likely to be victimized themselves. their problems do not
end here. they are at greater risk of arrest, juvenile court
referral, detention, confinement in a juvenile correctional
facility, and, later, imprisonment.
gang involvement dramatically alters youngsters’ life
chances—particularly if they remain active in the gang for
several years. . . . it brings disorder to the life course in
a cascading series of difficulties, including school
dropout, early pregnancy or early impregnation, teen
motherhood, and unstable employment.
—\the impact of gangs on communities,\
james c. howell
what are the effects of gang involvement on young
people? check all that apply.
☐ increased likelihood of committing a crime
☐ decreased likelihood of drug use
☐ increased likelihood of being a victim of a crime
☐ increased likelihood of dropping out of school
☐ increased likelihood of being involved with an
unplanned pregnancy
☐ increased likelihood of stable employment
☐ increased likelihood of incarceration

Explanation:

1. From the text: "Once in the gang, they are quite likely to become more actively involved in delinquency... and they are more likely to be victimized themselves" and "at greater risk of... imprisonment" supports "increased likelihood of committing a crime", "increased likelihood of being a victim of a crime", and "increased likelihood of incarceration".
2. "They are at greater risk of... school dropout" supports "increased likelihood of dropping out of school".
3. "early pregnancy or early impregnation" supports "increased likelihood of being involved with an unplanned pregnancy".
4. The text says gang involvement leads to "unstable employment", so "decreased likelihood of drug use" and "increased likelihood of stable employment" are incorrect.

Answer:

• increased likelihood of committing a crime
• increased likelihood of being a victim of a crime
• increased likelihood of dropping out of school
• increased likelihood of being involved with an unplanned pregnancy
• increased likelihood of incarceration