The Native American gang subculture has emerged as one of the most significant social problems in the history of our country. It has impacted the Native Americans somewhat disproportionately, both on and off reservations, further diminishing a culture already plagued by rampant unemployment, poverty, alcoholism, sexual & drug abuse, violence and destruction. Over the past decade, crime on Native American Reservations has increased significantly, with much of the criminal behavior revolving around violence and drug trafficking. While not all of the increase in crime can be attributed to gang activity, gangs and the violence associated with them are certainly a part of the equation. Much of the gang behavior in and around reservations is unstructured and informal, and Native American gangs tend to be loose knit, small and autonomous. The growth of the gang problem on many reservations over the past several years is startling, and all indications point to increased problems in the years ahead.

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