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Transcript: Gang - An organized group of criminals Gang Prevention Police Services Community Assessment Action Networks http://www.gangprevention.ca/partners/about-us Correctional Facilities People often join gangs because; They give a sense of friendship and family They have not developed the skills to constructively express feelings of anger and rage They have no hope and see no alternative For survival Gangs are a part of family tradition Canada has 434 youth gangs with roughly 7,000 members nationally Canadian youth gangs: Ontario has around 216 youth gangs with roughly 3,320 members, Saskatchewan has 28 gangs and 1,315 members, followed by British Columbia with 102 youth gangs and 1,027 members 94% of gang members are male 48% of youth gang members are under the age of 18 & 39% are between 16 and 18 years old Police & The Causes Of Gang Affiliation The Hells Angels are a world wide motorcycle gang, whom are often associated with riding Harley Davidson motorcycles. Motto: "Angels Forever, Forever Angels" Founded in Fontana, California, 1948. Members are known to participate in violent crimes such as drug dealing, trafficking stolen goods, extortion and are involved in prostitution. Known to organize social events such as group road trips, fundraisers, parties, and motorcycle rallies. Nearest Hells Angels chapter would be in Toronto. Need to learn to stop the problem before it occurs; focus on youth. class courses, public programs, etc. Come up with rehabilitation programs that are more accessible/available Make therapy groups (or even individual) therapy, so gang members have someone to talk too **Ensure that those willing to get help will be safe to join/attend these programs (have safe spots) On December 6 1969, Meredith Hunter was killed while attending the Altamont Free Festival by a member of the Hells Angels. It was during the Rolling Stones’ set, that a 21-year-old Hells Angel named Alan Passaro stabbed a gun-wielding 18-year-old named Meredith Hunter to death just 20 feet in front of the stage. The Rolling Stones had hired several Hells Angels to work as security during the event. Why Are Gangs An Issue Gang crimes; Drug smuggling and sales Arms trafficking Theft Human trafficking Illegal immigration Battery Extortion Kidnapping Murder Financial crimes Etc. Organizations & Services Thursday, July 2, 2016 The Rolling Stones Disaster At Altamont The Hells Angels The Death Of Meredith Hunter Who Are They Gang Statistics Areas Of Need Ad Campaign Cons & Solutions Addressing The Issue Facts cited The poster can be placed in any public area including; schools, bus stops, community centers, public message boards, etc. Correctional Facilities How do we solve the problem? Community Assessment Action Networks (C.A.A.N) GANGS: Hells Angels Areas Still In Need Barker, T. (2004, December). Exporting American Organized Crime-Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. Peotone, IL: National Gang Crime Research Center Retrieved April, 2016, from https://www.ncjrs.gov/App/Publications/abstract.aspx?ID=206140 Community Assessment Action Networks employees. (2016). About Us | Gang Prevention. British Columbia, Canada: Justice Education Society of BC. Retrieved 2016, from http://www.gangprevention.ca/partners/about-us Dulaney, W. L. (2005, November). A Brief History of "Outlaw" Motorcycle Clubs. Fort Lauderdale, FL: International Journal Of Motorcycle Studies. Retrieved April, 2016, from http://ijms.nova.edu/November2005/IJMS_Artcl.Dulaney.html Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2007). Hell's Angels: The FBI Files. Minneapolis, MN: Filiquarian Publishing, LLC. Retrieved April, 2016. History.com Staff. (2009). The Altamont Festival brings the 1960s to a violent end. United States: A+E Networks. 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Youth gangs in Canada: What do we know? Ottawa, ON: Government of Canada: Public Safety Canada. Retrieved 2016, from https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/gngs-cnd/index-en.aspx#fn11 Thompson, H. S. (1999). Hell's Angels: A strange and terrible saga. New York, NY: Modern