Gangs exist in New Zealand for several reasons: 1. Some youth join gangs to feel a sense of belonging and family, as they come from non-functioning families or feel neglected in their communities. 2. Gangs provide a sense of power and influence over others through intimidation and violence. 3. Prospective members are often required to perform dangerous or illegal acts to prove their loyalty to the gang.

2. Why do gangs exist in New Zealand?

3. How And Why Join A Gang?How to joinWhy JoinMade to do dangerous, violent acts to prove they are worthy of belonging.Their family and community neglected them.May have to run across a busy road or steal from a shop.Children from non functioning families join to feel loved.They feel like they have power and make people fear them.To test how loyal a person will be in the future.

4. Gang Identity Have their own way of indentifying each other.They have hand signs.Different ways of dressing.Gang names.

5. Structure Of Gangs

6. Rituals And Types Of GangsHanging aroundBlack powerViolenceHave you seen this before?Mongrel MobDrug dealingNomads Extortion Robbery/theftSetting firesGraffiti/vandalism

7. Gang Signs

8. Are All Gangs Bad?Not all gangs are bad.‘Gang’ can also mean a group of people.?Being in a gang is different to hanging with friends.

9. Cartoon ViolenceMakes children more aggressive.Animated shows are usually more aggressive.Most kids like aggressive and violent shows.Children mimic the cartoons.

10. Video gamesMoviesDeath raceCOD (Call of duty)Grand theft autoBad boysThe itHouse of deadTekken Ninja assassinOther Violent Influences

11. Referenceshttp://www.police.govt.nz/service/cib/organised_crime.htmlhttp://www.police.govt.nz/service/cib/organised_crime.htmlhttp://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1642123,00.htmlhttp://nz.answers.yahoo.com/questions/index?qid=20080724154033AArmoj2Looking at gangs, Julie Johnson, 2009, WaylandGangs and violence, Gus Gedatus, 2000, Capstone PressWhy do people join gangs? , Julie Johnston, 2001, White Thomson publishing LtdWebsites:Books:

12. This is why Gangs exist in New Zealand.