Question

which element increases in a community as a direct result of gang activity?
○ violence
○ drug use
○ instability in homes
○ families damaged by incarceration

Explanation:

Gang activity is often associated with direct acts of violence (such as fights, shootings) in a community. Drug use, home instability, and family damage from incarceration are more indirect or secondary consequences. Violence is a direct outcome of gang - related actions like turf wars, retaliation, etc.

Answer:

A. violence