Question

a virginia community is dealing with an increase of gang violence in their streets. police officers, educators, and community members decide to take action. they review this statute before making a decision. virginia code § 18.2-46.3:3 establishes gang-free school zones in which there are enhanced penalties for gang participation and recruitment. the zones include school property, public property within 1,000 feet of school property, and school buses. which actions could leaders take in accordance with this law? check all that apply. increase the penalties for offenses committed by gang members in a school zone arrest high school students who encourage fellow students to join a gang target the economic impact a community experiences from gang violence reduce the level of funding used to prevent gang violence in certain areas increase the penalties for students wearing gang colors or symbols at school

Explanation:

1. For "increase the penalties for offenses committed by gang members in a school zone": The statute has enhanced penalties for gang activity in school zones, so this aligns.
2. For "arrest high school students who encourage fellow students to join a gang": The statute covers gang recruitment, so arresting for this is in line.
3. For "target the economic impact a community experiences from gang violence": The statute focuses on school - zone gang activity, not economic impact, so this doesn't align.
4. For "reduce the level of funding used to prevent gang violence in certain areas": The statute is about penalties, not funding reduction, so this doesn't align.
5. For "increase the penalties for students wearing gang colors or symbols at school": The statute is about gang participation and recruitment, not just wearing colors/symbols, so this doesn't align.

Answer:

• A. increase the penalties for offenses committed by gang members in a school zone
• B. arrest high school students who encourage fellow students to join a gang