There is an interesting documentary called "Check it" about a gang formed in Washington DC to protect its gay members from violence. They aren't exactly neighb

There is an interesting documentary called "Check it" about a gang formed in Washington DC to protect its gay members from violence. They aren't exactly neighborhood watch though in that they only really look after their own members and are involved in plenty of other illegal activity. Although it is obviously not the only motivation of gang members and gangs, protection from violence is part of why people seek these groups out.