The fourth highest rated event was the decriminalization of certain narcotics. As in the previous event, the level of overall violence surpassed all other trends and events rated in this category. Decriminalizing certain narcotics may result in decr eased gang violence. The fifth rated event was the media's affect on gangs. This event will affect few trends and events, but the two trends most impacted are the number of violent acts in schools and the overall level of violence.
School children are impressionable, an d they emulate entertainment stars.