Youth involved in gangs face a host of consequences ranging from physical violence to jail and even death (Brown, 2016). As a result of gang involvement, the consequences can have various degrees of negative outcomes. Many gang involved youth are at risk of dropping out of school, drug and alcohol abuse, juvenile delinquency, unemployment and teen pregnancy. Family members may also be at risk for negative consequences. The long-term consequences increase the risk of a criminal record and an adult incarceration. Youth gangs are responsible for many homicides. Research states that youth gang members are most likely are arrested for violent crimes and drug offenses than non-gang members. Youth gangs affect communities and society
