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Parents are the first lines of defense in combating the gang problem. It is up the each parent to show the child
that they are loved. It is not enough to simply say, "I love you." The child needs parental interaction to show him
or her that you really do love him and you care about his welfare. Youths join gangs for a variety of reasons.
Many join because they do not have, or do not feel like they have, a family life. A gang promises to give this
feeling of "family" to the youth. Other youths join gangs due to peer pressure, excitement, money, or
intimidation. Whatever the reason, a parent needs to recognize the identifiers and telltale signs of gang
membership in order to make every possible attempt to keep the youth in, or return him to, his "real family."
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Educators are equally important in shaping a child's life. Like the parents, an educator must show the child that
they not only care about them as individuals, but also, about the future that lies ahead of each of them.
Schools should not allow gang clothing, colors, or gang signs and symbols to be worn or displayed on school
grounds. "Zero tolerance" is a policy adopted by many school districts.
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Classroom discussions about gangs are an excellent means to convey the proper message to the students.
These discussions can lead to a real learning experience, not only for the students, but for the educator as well.
Like the parents, the educator, without some knowledge as to how to identify gangs, will not recognize the signs
of gang activity and therefore lose a valuable tool; a tool or aid that not only will assist in communications and
interactions with the students, but with other educators, parents and law enforcement.
For more information on available training, click here
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Created by former gang members, the Crown of Life Comics web site is about a group of Christians who
are attempting to reach out to gang members young and old. This site is well organized and offers gang
related articles, videos, forums and more.
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Everyday, hundreds of our youths, who are not gang members, are confronted by actual gang
members who do everything they can to intimidate, coerce, or intimidate the non-gang member
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into joining. Regardless of where you live, these scenarios may be taking place in your
neighborhood, over and over each day.
For further information relating to gangs and gangs members in the home or school, please click
the links below.
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Gangs and Our Youth (requires Adobe PDF)
Why Youths Join Gangs
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Parents can spot gang signs
Warning Signs of Gang Involvement, Reasons and Consequences
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Sioux City Community Schools - Restrictions regarding apparel and symbols related to "gang
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Sioux City school restrictions PDF
Rehab - from prison to job training
Job rehab: Former gangsters finding places in society
KGET NBC 17 Bakersfield - (KGET)
Feb. 08, 2008. 09:47 PM EST
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Life Skills Training Targets middle/junior high school students
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If you need help or more assistance anywhere in the United
States, call or visit..........
Welcome to Gang Out - 803-799-0990
With headquarters in Columbia, South Carolina, the Mission at Gang Out is to
empower and enable children and families on how to escape "at-risk" behavior and
gang life. We also seek to teach and educate local, state, and national stakeholders
on Gang Education and Awareness by providing a look into "Recognizing and
Preventing Gang Affiliations".
Our Program of Study is specific to the needs of the individual based on his/her
particular interest and personal investment in self-change.
Other Assistance:
Life Impact - Columbia, SC
Life Impact is a leadership and life skills program designed to prepare youth for a
successful future. Life impact is not your average youth development program.
Seminars are planned with organized lessons that come alive with stories, music,
video clips, and other visual aids that support the message.
Telephone: 803 269-9120
Gang Prevention - Department of Youth and Workforce Services, Albany, NYT
The City of Albany's Department of Youth and Family Services has successfully
instituted a Gang Prevention Program (GPP)to work with the city's "at risk youth"
ages 9 to 15, who may be at risk of joining a gang.
National Assistance
REPORT A MISSING CHILD - POLLY KLAAS FOUNDATION - 800-587-4357
NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN - 800-843-5678
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DRUGS AND CRIME DATA AND CLEARING HOUSE - 800-666-3332
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE - 202-307-5914
OTHER HOTLINES
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA -1230 West Peachtree, Atlanta, GA 30309;
404-815-5764; national headquarters gang prevention through targeted outreach
program.
BOYS TOWN NATIONAL HOTLINE - 800-448-3000
CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE - 800-482-5964; to report child abuse or neglect.
NATIONAL CONGRESS OF PARENTS & TEACHERS - 700 Rush St., Chicago, Ill
60611; 312-670-6782
NATIONAL GRAFFITI INFORMATION NETWORK - P.O. Box 400, Hurricane, UT
84737; 801-635-0646
Remember: The time to talk to your child about the pitfalls of gangs and gang
membership is when the child is sitting in his chair at the dinner table…Not
when he is about to sit in the electric chair!!!
Robert Walker
Telephone - 803-345-2600
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