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Youth gangs is a very rapidly increasing problem in Canada. It has been increasing by a vast amount in the past couple of years. People join youth gangs due to three main factors, to feel a sense of belonging in the community, to create an image of power or strength, to solve or help financial issues. Street gangs identify themselves as such through the adoption of a gang name, common brands, styles, colours of clothing and/or jewellery, and tattoos to openly display gang membership to other gangs. Youth gangs have had a huge impact on Canadian society and they are formed for profit-driven criminal activity. Youth gangs have increased in numbers in peel vastly. There have been many cases and situations that have caused youth gangs and gang activity. These gangs have put a sense of fear in Canadian citizens who have the right to live in a safe and free environment. These gangs are putting a label on the community and form a bad reputation. Youth gangs tend to almost always have to do......

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