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GANGS : Shared Identity
 

The word "gang" holds a very negative connotation generally associated with organized crime.

By stripping away the definition to figure out the reasoning behind it, we learn that the gang fulfills an important need...the need for IDENTITY. If identity, social cohesion, goals, or a feeling of community is missing, a person will seek it out wherever they can.

What comes to mind when you think of gangs? Share your media and comments on the issue, here!

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Gang Violence: Why Should They Stop? Alternatives! Documentary
GANG VIOLENCE: WHY SHOULD THEY STOP? ALTERNATIVES! blends interviews with civic leaders, politicians, law enforcement of...
Gang Violence: Why Should They Stop? Alternatives! Documentary
Gang Violence: Why Should They Stop? Alternatives! Documentary
Shot in Los Angeles at several sites, including the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office, GANG VIOLENCE: WHY SHOULD THE...
Friends
Friends
A cop (who often goes to talk to kids in schools) and a counselor explains that it is often who you hang out with that p...
Changed Ways
Changed Ways
People involved in gangs don't necessarily come from bad homes....  In this clip from the cutting room floor of Warrior...
Warrior Boyz outtake: Parents
Warrior Boyz outtake: Parents
Whether they realize it or not, kids and teenagers need the guidance of their parents.  But what happens when parents c...
Former BC premier speaks about gangs
Former BC premier speaks about gangs
The former Premier of BC, Hon.  Ujjal Dosanjh,and former gang member Jagdeep take a stab at the attraction to gangs wit...
Walking Alone
Walking Alone
After his sister's death, Shawn changed his life and began to inform youth about the dangers of gangs....
9 Months, 6 Blocks (clip 2)
9 Months, 6 Blocks (clip 2)
Gang's in Parkdale, Ontario? Jade and his aunt discuss what a gang is and how they can be identified....
9 Months, 6 Blocks (clip 1)
9 Months, 6 Blocks (clip 1)
Jade's aunt has a 'thing or two' to say about Jade's friends and the influence they once had over him. Now, Jade is on h...
The Hidden Side of Our Generation
The Hidden Side of Our Generation
Jen is bullied every single day. She can count more bullies in her life than friends. Being new to her area and school...
Jagdeep
Jagdeep
Jagdeep, a former Indo Canadian gang member, shares the un-coolness of his experience. Exerpted from the documentary ...
Vancouver Gang Wars
The community of Abbotsford speak out about gang-related violence, which has doubled within the past five years. ...
Vancouver Gangs
In this video, Global TV explores the different solutions that could potentially help reduce gang activity in Vancouver....
Vicky
Vicky
Vicky finds himself at a crossroads in his life and shares it on camera. Exerpted from the documentary called WARRIOR B...
Tanvir
Tanvir
Tanvir is at a vulnerable time in his life and bravely allowed himself to be part of the documentary called WARRIOR BOYZ...
Sukh Rai
Sukh Rai
Teacher Sukh Rai thinks parents can make a big difference for kids considering joining a gang... Exerpted from the ...
Baljit Sangra - intention
Baljit Sangra - intention
It is always interesting to know the director's intention of a film...in this case a doc on gangs called WARRIOR BOYZ....
Baljit Sangra - hope
Baljit Sangra - hope
Baljit hopes students and educators may start a dialogue using her film WARRIOR BOYZ......
Baljit Sangra - universal story
Baljit Sangra - universal story
Director Baljit Sangra talks about how her very specific story about Indo Canadian gangs in a suburb of Vancouver Briti...
Baljit Sangra - challenges/solutions
Baljit Sangra - challenges/solutions
First generation Indo Canadian kids have challenges that their parents may not understand, but Baljit Sangra recommends ...
Street Family?
Street Family?
Students talk about gangs and how they are affected by this problem....
ACTION FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD CHANGE (Toronto)Gang Violence
ACTION FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD CHANGE (Toronto)Gang Violence
A police officer intervenes when a fight breaks out between rival gang members....
Gang Life Kills- Case Study
Gang Life Kills - Case Study...
Stab Vests for the Staff
Why they wear stab vests on the Job....
Gang Life Kills PSA
Gang Life Kills...
whats happening in toronto?
Gang Violence
Sukh Rai - an inspirational figure
Jason and Tanvir
Baljit Sangra
Worry about Tanvir
Impromptu interview
Parents Forum

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