The idea of girls being gang members is no longer far-fetched. And new recruits are being sought every day. He wanted me to sell drugs. I can't do it. It's not just what most people would consider the poor sections or less affluent sections.
Experts say girls join gangs for the same reason boys often do.
And if your child is lonely, just moved to a new school, or a new town, explain how gangs really work. Conditions like selling drugs, even committing murder. Girls in Gangs By Sally Atwood CWK Network Men and boys have long been the focus of research on gangs and delinquent behavior. However, girls are becoming increasingly involved in gangs. A 1998 survey of gangs conducted by the U.S. National Institute of Justice shows the extent of gang involvement by girls.