G angs are a threat to the entire community. Each of us can and must contribute to a collective response. The distinct difference that separates youth groups from gangs is that a gang engages in organized criminal activity. The most visible crime is certainly graffiti. Graffiti is a major aspect of gang culture that is used for distinct and different purposes.
Graffiti publicizes control of a certain area of town by a specific gang.
Each gang has a specific graffiti that is highly respected by its members. The destruction or defacement of such graffiti by another gang often triggers retribution or violence. T he most common current trend among gangs has become involvement in drug trafficking. Drug trafficking is the primary source of income for most gangs. A ssaults and weapon related offenses are still typically associated with gangs.