Based on this graph, why is it risky to join a gang? Self-Reporting of Male Criminal
Activity
60
O The number of offenses are the highest when a
person is in a gang for one year.
O People who are in gangs for three years have a
lower overall rate of committing offenses.
50
40
O Despite being in a gang for many years, individuals
tend to commit few offenses.
Number of Offenses
30
20
O The longer a person is in a gang, the more criminal
activity he or she participates in.
10
0
1
2.
3
Years of Gang Membership