Youth gang violence is increasing in the US. This literature review examined factors that influence gang membership, including home climates, school climates, substance abuse, and personality including Type-T personality and creative attitudes. Their creative undertakings can be channeled into positive productivity, if creative climates are cultivated to meet adolescents' creative needs, by providing them with diverse resources and experiences; inspiration and encouragement; high expectations and challenges; and the freedom to be alone and unique [1].