recent interview, mentorship program founder Nagei Lee stated this: ADVERTISEMENT“Our goal is to give back to the community…and hopefully…to stop gang violence.”A report by the Juvenile Justice Bulletin states that participation in sports can deter young people from joining a gang.
This report explains the appeal of gangs for many young adults. Gangs are appealing to youth for several reasons, including that they:Of course, there are many negative reasons why kids join gangs, such as peer pressure, fear of reprisal from the gang, or boredom.
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