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Medesa

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Which of the following gangs would someone likely belong to if he were living in L. A., was very organized, had an identifiable leadership, was involved heavily in Heroin trafficking, and was tied closely to social and economic life?
  a) Hispanic/ Latino gang
  b) African American gang
  c) Asian gang
  d) Caucasian gang
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A defense attorney is not an adversarial advocate for a child.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

C - Most likely the person would be a member of an Asian gang.
 Not known as the largest or most prominent, but is involved in some of the worst gang violence.
 Chinese gangs are closely tied to the social and economic life of their rapidly developing economically robust communities.
 A study of Vietnamese youth gangs in Southern California found that these youths experience much marginality but attained the American dream by robbing Vietnamese families of large amounts of cash that such families keep at home.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE



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