1. Explain the current status, historical growth, and projected trends of gang membership in the US and locally. (1-2 pages)

2. Describe current research on gang formation and the implications for society and community, local and national.

3. Identify and classify the types of gangs common in various geographical or societal communities and their effect on social, educational, and criminal justice systems, including social service and health providers, police, courts, and schools. And the problems encountered in classification.

4. Assess various approaches, programs, and policies for responding to gang formation and activities.

5. Synthesize relevant issues in gang formation and functioning and create recommendations for community response.