Gang Involvement

Minimal Gang Involvement

Expressions activating this band contain little to no gang-related content and are largely unrelated to organized street conflict or group-based violence. They may mention miscellaneous personal, social, or environmental topics without indicating gang presence or participation.

Low Gang Involvement

Expressions activating this band describe general violence exposure, fights, bullying, weapon attacks, or unsafe surroundings without clearly centering gangs as the organizing source. Gang-related risk is indirect and appears mainly through broader conflict and violent context.

Moderate Gang Involvement

Expressions activating this band explicitly reference gangs, illegal peer-group activity, neighborhood violence, shootings, or carrying weapons for protection. Gang presence is recognizable as part of the social environment or group behavior, whether through exposure, affiliation, or threat.

High Gang Involvement

Expressions activating this band focus on weapon-involved neighborhood fights and concentrated gang-linked street violence. The expression conveys an environment where organized violent conflict is active and salient.

Severe Gang Involvement

Expressions activating this band indicate direct identification with a street gang or a highly entrenched role in gang-based conflict. Gang affiliation is explicit, personal, and central to the expression.

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