Question

most youths who join gangs have already been involved in delinquency and drug use. once in the gang, they are quite likely to become more actively involved in delinquency, drug use, and violence—and they are more likely to be victimized themselves.... gang involvement dramatically alters youngsters life chances—particularly if they remain active in the gang for several years.... the gang acts as a powerful social network in constraining the behavior of members, limiting access to prosocial networks, and cutting individuals off from conventional pursuits. these effects... bring disorder to the life course in a cascading series of difficulties, including school dropout, early pregnancy or early impregnation, teen motherhood, and unstable employment. --the impact of gangs on communities, james c. howell which are risk factors for gang involvement? check all that apply. being interested in school using drugs having a network of friends and family skipping school being arrested

Explanation:

• The text mentions that most youths who join gangs have already been involved in delinquency and drug use. So, using drugs is a risk factor.
• Skipping school is related to school dropout (a negative outcome associated with gang involvement as per the text), so it can be a risk factor.
• Being arrested (a form of delinquency) is also a risk factor as the text says those in gangs are more involved in delinquency.
• Being interested in school is a positive thing and not a risk factor. Having a network of friends and family is a positive social support and not a risk factor.

Answer:

using drugs, skipping school, being arrested