In the United States, over 33,000 gang organizations operate, employing violence to dominate territories and engage in illicit businesses such as drug trafficking and human trafficking. This criminal activity significantly hampers economic development, costing the economy around $33 billion annually. Gang-related violence also incurs healthcare costs estimated at $11 billion each year. The distinction between gangs and other groups like crime families is subjective. Despite their prevalence, only a few gangs are responsible for most of the crime, showcasing a complex social issue rooted in historical and economic contexts.
Gangs drain funds and resources away from legitimate businesses and community development, hindering local economic growth and investment. The overall economic impact of gangs is estimated at around $33 billion annually.
Gangs are a part of everyday life for most people in the world and they fill an important void often left behind by colonialism, poverty, exploitation, war, and violence.
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