How do gangs recruit their members?
Current gang members will often use peer pressure or fear and intimidation tactics to get others to join their gang. Kids are often confronted by gang members in their neighborhoods or in school and are asked to join the gang. A Chicago public school survey showed that 41% of students were contacted and asked to join gangs. Young people are told the “Big Lies” about all the good things that happen when they join. They are told they will earn a lot of money, make friends, go to parties, and belong to a close “family” that will care for and ‘love’ them.
