Family Related Motives For Joining
A Gang
1. Life is stressful at home
2. Lack of parental involvement
3. Low or nonexistent expectations
from parents
4. Limited English speaking homes
5. Abuse or neglect
6. Ineffective parenting
7. Permissive truancy attitudes
Personal Motivations For Joining
A Gang
1. Low motivation
2. Low educational or occupational expectations
3. Low self esteem
4. Behavior or discipline problems
5. Drug abuse
6. Negative police involvement
7. Peer pressure
8. Poor internalization skills
9. Protection and security
10. Glamorization by the media (Fashion,
Music, Television)
