Dear Parents,
Thank you for your concerns about keeping your children safe from gangs. Many
gang members join because they want the acceptance and love of a “family.” While
research shows the early adolescent years (12-14 years of age) are prime for
gang recruitment, many elementary children are also being exposed to gang
influences. As a parent, you play a crucial role in keeping your children out of
gangs by recognizing and preventing the signs of gang involvement. By fostering
close relationships with your children, monitoring their activities and
associations, and using positive discipline strategies, you can protect your
family from gangs.
This website will assist you in protecting your family from gangs by providing
essential information on gangs and gang activities in our area, prevention and
intervention strategies and resources to help you. Also, here is the link to the
PDF I believe would be the heart of the Concerned Parents page:
Parents Guide to Gangs
(PDF)
A Parents Quick Reference Card – Recognizing and Preventing Gang Involvement (PDF)
Tarjeta De Informacion Rapida Para Padres: Como Identificar Participacion En Las Pandillas (PDF)
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