In this activity, you'll read a scenario involving a potential gang recruit and a long-time gang member, followed by a text message conversation between the two. In this conversation, you'll witness the subtle ways gangs recruit new members and lure in those who are vulnerable. Afterward, you'll have the opportunity to answer a few questions about the interaction.
Preparation
Download the Week 6 Activity – Gang Recruitment Dialogue Worksheet Download Week 6 Activity – Gang Recruitment Dialogue Worksheet.
Then, view a scenario and text message conversation in the Gang Recruitment DialogueLinks to an external site..
Instructions
Please answer the questions in the provided worksheet:
- What hints or signs in the scenario or text thread suggest that gangs might be involved in the neighborhood
- How does Daniel's warning about the corner of 5th and Auburn show how gang activity affects the daily lives of people who live nearby?
- Why might Daniel's offer to involve Isaac in certain activities suggest that there are groups in the neighborhood that Isaac should be cautious about?
- How does Daniel trying to get Isaac involved show how gangs take advantage of vulnerable people in the neighborhood?
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CRJ435 – Drugs, Gangs, and Organized Crime Week 6 Activity – Gang Recruitment Dialogue Worksheet |
Gang Recruitment Dialogue
1. What hints or signs in the scenario or text thread suggest that gangs might be involved in the neighborhood?
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2. What do you think Daniel's warning about the corner might mean, and how might it affect the people who live nearby?
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3. What potential risks might come with Daniel's offer to involve Isaac in certain activities, and how could these activities impact the sense of safety and trust in the neighborhood?
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4. How does Daniel trying to get Isaac involved show how gangs take advantage of vulnerable people in the neighborhood?
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