Strong Family Influence in Gang Membership Among Adolescents

1. Poor family experience can lead to delinquent behavior

1.1. "A Question of Family?"

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2. Absent of family bond can drive adolescents to crave a bond

2.1. Federal Data | Youth.gov

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3. Born into a family that is affiliated with a gang

3.1. "A Question of Family?"

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4. Fighting at home can cause adolescents to lash out

4.1. https://www.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh241/files/archives/ncjrs/243470.pdf

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5. Having an older sibling join a gang can pressure younger siblings to join a gang

5.1. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6342&context=etd

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