Research of a local gang like MS-13

Hirschi proposes that the stronger the social bond to society, the less likely one is to offend. Research a local gang like MS-13, a white supremacy gang, or others that you are interested in. Explain how the members commitment to the gang has come to be stronger than their commitment to society. Then, research online to investigate what agencies and programs are available in their community to strengthen each of the four elements of the social bond. The following provides examples: attachment - Big Brothers/Big Sisters, commitment - banks that advertise special savings accounts for children, involvement - midnight basketball, and belief - youth leaders who are members of community boards.