IntroductionCrime rates are increasing around the world today, particularly in urban centers but even more so in other places. The issue of youth crowds is increasingly emerging as a matter of grave concern in many nations, particularly for law enforcement. Many of these crimes such as theft, robbery, rape and terrorism are some of the crimes committed by young people. Many young people are tempted into crime by; unemployment, poverty and the need for a sense of belonging. It is the duty of every State to ensure that sufficient opportunities are created for young people to earn a living through work. Proper education is a key factor in providing young people with a better life, away from gangs and other illegal operations. Literature Review The Meaning Because of this, they may be forced to escape from a depressing home life, sometimes they may be looking for something that an individual who can be like a father (Hess & Wrobleski, 2006). Gangs often promise to provide the absolute support and family unity they lacked. These promises always attract many desperate young people to gangs and young people with relatives see no need to be part of a gang. Furthermore, the need to have a sense of protection mainly pushes them to join gangs. Many societies with high reported cases of mafia activity often see young people joining a criminal group just out of resistance. For many, it is better to connect with the mafia than to remain vulnerable and defenseless in their localities (Klein & Maxson, 2006). For many, membership in the mafia guarantees livelihood in the event of aggression and retaliation for illicit behavior. While young people with good family units often feel protected and therefore do not want to be involved with excitement, many teenagers are quick to disobey authority or become involved in crimes. Young people can be absorbed into the mafia lifestyle as it remains outside the law and has illegal behavior. Others prefer to be part of the mafia due to the many problems they encounter at home. With the promise of a better life from the gangs, excited teenagers are attracted to the illegal activities of the mafia (Bryman, 2008). Some teens are addicted to substances and tend to believe that being in a gang will give them the freedom to continue using. At home, the challenge can be severe as parents may not even have a clue about an addiction or how to deal with it. Therefore, most teenagers are forced to join a crowd because they can have the desired freedom and access to drugs. Some teenagers are forced to join a mob if their association adds to the mob's criminal actions. Some of them connect to threaten other people in society who are not involved in group operations (Klein & Maxson, 2006). Once they find a specific group that wishes to take part in their illegal actions, they connect and work with