Demonstrates that the "testing" conducted between young gang members is a reflection of their own desire for respect & honor and a thin cover-up of their fears of what life seems to offer. Gangs perpetuate racial stereotypical thinking and prejudices. Frank was able to see the falsehoods in this thinking and turned his life around. After his release Frank left his gang, completed high school, went on to college, married, and started a family with a bright future, giving hope to other gang members to do the same. Grades 6-12