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Gang Prevention
Wake County hosted a Gang Prevention Community Forum on April 19 and May 17, 2007.
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Quick Facts:
Youth gangs are considered to be gangs comprised primarily of members at or below the age of 24 years.
Members typically “age out” of the gang with no further expectation of involvement, so they must continue to recruit younger members for their gangs to survive.
Youth gang members are responsible for a wide range of crimes against persons and property
throughout the county, including violent crimes. Gangs are involved in the sale and
distribution of illegal drugs.
Law enforcement identified 12 primary gangs in our county, some of which may have two or more cliques. |