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| Gangsta's Paradise - New Zealand |
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Oct 2007
A violent, drug fuelled gang culture is emerging
in New Zealand. Unlike the traditional ethnic
gangs, these new street gangs model themselves on
LA gangsters and are attracting younger and
younger recruits.
Ten year old Sam describes himself as "a little
thug from Otara". He spends his time; "stealing
bikes, drinking", although he has given up
smoking. It's estimated there are 2,000 young gang
members in Auckland. The problem has become so
serious that some politicians are calling for all
gangs to be banned. "We should be simply outlawing
them and making it illegal for anyone to be a
member of a named gang". But criminologist Greg
Newbold believes this; "could never, ever
succeed". While political debate rages, some youth
workers are taking matters into their own hands.
They drive around the gang hotspots trying to
befriend the vulnerable kids.
Tags : Journeyman Pictures Gangsta's Paradise New Zealand Hip hop music crime |
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