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AssociationAssociation

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zz Common Signs or SymbolsCommon Signs or Symbols

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Gang TypologiesGang Typologies

zzTraditional GangsTraditional Gangs

zzBusiness/Profit GangsBusiness/Profit Gangs

zzCopyCopy--Cat GangsCat Gangs

zzTagger Crews/Tagger Crews/TagbangersTagbangers


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Why Youth Join GangsWhy Youth Join Gangs

zz Neighborhood Norm, Peer PressureNeighborhood Norm, Peer Pressure

zz Power, Protection, PrestigePower, Protection, Prestige

zz Cultural Identit FriendshiCultural Identit Friendshi

zz Sense of Belonging, Attention, LoveSense of Belonging, Attention, Love

zz Money, Drugs, ExcitementMoney, Drugs, Excitement


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Gang Involvement IndicatorsGang Involvement Indicators

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Tattoos, Brands, Burning,Tattoos, Brands, Burning,

zz Name of the Gang (City, Neighborhood,Name of the Gang (City, Neighborhood,Street Area CodeStreet Area Code

zz Slogans/SymbolsSlogans/Symbols


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Latino/HispanicLatino/HispaniczzSmile Now Cry Later (Theatrical Masks)Smile Now Cry Later (Theatrical Masks)

zzMi Vida Loca (Three Dots)Mi Vida Loca (Three Dots)

zzSurenos or Nortenos (13 or 14)Surenos or Nortenos (13 or 14)zzArea Codes (619, 213, 310)Area Codes (619, 213, 310)

zzReligious Symbols (Cross, Virgin Mary)Religious Symbols (Cross, Virgin Mary)

zzGang Name on Stomach, Back or NeckGang Name on Stomach, Back or NeckzzTear DropTear Drop


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Hate GangHate GangzzSupreme White People/Power (SWP, WP)Supreme White People/Power (SWP, WP)

zzPeckerwood (Woody Woodpecker)Peckerwood (Woody Woodpecker)

zzNazi Symbols (Swastika, SS, etc.)Nazi Symbols (Swastika, SS, etc.)zzNordic SymbolsNordic Symbols

zzRacist Symbols (KKK, etc.)Racist Symbols (KKK, etc.)

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Gang GraffitiGang Graffiti

zz Denotes TerritoryDenotes Territory

zz Issued as a Challenge/Threat to OtherIssued as a Challenge/Threat to Other

zz May Include a Roster of Some MembersMay Include a Roster of Some Members


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GraffitiGraffiti

El CajonEl Cajon

JokerJoker


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TaggersTaggers

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Continually Practicing GraffitiContinually Practicing Graffitizz Graffiti Oftentimes Found in Their Notebooks,Graffiti Oftentimes Found in Their Notebooks,

on Backpacks, Hatson Backpacks, Hats

zz Baggy Clothing With Several Pockets andBaggy Clothing With Several Pockets and, , , ,

Etching ToolEtching Tool

zz Paint or Ink Ma Be Found on Clothes ShoesPaint or Ink Ma Be Found on Clothes Shoes

and Under Fingernailsand Under Fingernailszz Piecer Books are Often Carried in BackpackPiecer Books are Often Carried in Backpack


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Tagger CrewsTagger Crews

zz Tends to Form and Disperse QuicklyTends to Form and Disperse Quickly

zz The More Time the Crew Exists, The MoreThe More Time the Crew Exists, The More

zz Members Create the Crews Name, OftentimesMembers Create the Crews Name, Oftentimes

Using Three WordsUsing Three Words The Crews Tag Comes From The First Letters ofThe Crews Tag Comes From The First Letters of

The Crews Name. For Example:The Crews Name. For Example:zz RTS = Running The ShowRTS = Running The Show

zz DTK = Down To KillDTK = Down To Killzz EBK = East Bound CrewEBK = East Bound Crew

zz UIS = Up In SmokeUIS = Up In Smoke


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Tagger GraffitiTagger GraffitiTagger GraffitiTagger Graffiti


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HandsignsHandsigns

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Use of Colorsse of Colors

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zz Use of ColorsUse of Colors

zz Sports Team LogosSports Team Logos

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Use of ClothingUse of ClothingSlits on Pant LegsSlits on Pant Legs

Rolled up Pant LegsRolled up Pant Legs

zz Right SideRight Side--FolkFolkzz Left SideLeft Side--PeoplePeople

zz Bagging, Sagging and DraggingBagging, Sagging and Dragging


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White Supremacy GangsWhite Supremacy Gangs

zz Will Not Refer To Themselves as A GanWill Not Refer To Themselves as A Gan

zz Believe They Are A Political MovementBelieve They Are A Political Movement

Of The Aryan RaceOf The Aryan Race

Jews, Homosexuals, Race TradersJews, Homosexuals, Race Traders

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For Recruitment and PropagandaFor Recruitment and Propaganda

Parks and SchoolsParks and Schools


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White Supremacy Gangs (Cont)White Supremacy Gangs (Cont)

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Organized White Supremacy GroupsOrganized White Supremacy Groupssuch as:such as:

Aryan Brotherhood (AB), Nazi Low Riders,Aryan Brotherhood (AB), Nazi Low Riders,

Hells An els Skinheads White Ar anHells An els Skinheads White Ar anResistance (WAR), Ku Klux Klan (KKK)Resistance (WAR), Ku Klux Klan (KKK)

zz Resistance Records is A Record LabelResistance Records is A Record Label

Dedicated to Producing Music PromotingDedicated to Producing Music PromotingWhite Su remac and Hate.White Su remac and Hate.


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Gang Warning SignsGang Warning Signs

zz BackBack--pack or Notebooks have identifierspack or Notebooks have identifiers

zz GraffitiGraffiti

zz Inappropriate LanguageInappropriate Language

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zz Pictures of friends you do not knowPictures of friends you do not know

zz Develops a Violent or Aggressive AttitudeDevelops a Violent or Aggressive Attitude

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zz New Friends into Gang CultureNew Friends into Gang Culture

zz Starts Using a NicknameStarts Using a Nickname

zz Change in DressChange in Dress Consistent use on one color, bandanaConsistent use on one color, bandana

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zz Unexplained Money, Jewelry, Other ItemsUnexplained Money, Jewelry, Other Items


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zz Unexplained Cuts and BruisesUnexplained Cuts and Bruises

zz HandHand--signssignszz TattoosTattoos

zz GraffitiGraffiti

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Gan web sitesGan web sites Hate web sitesHate web sites

Drug web sitesDrug web sites

zz Loss of Interest in Normal AreasLoss of Interest in Normal Areas

zz School Attendance ProblemsSchool Attendance Problems

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Establishing a Neutral SiteEstablishing a Neutral Site

zz Policies and ProceduresPolicies and Procedures

RulesRules

Dress CodesDress Codes

No tolerance for gang identifiersNo tolerance for gang identifiers

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zz Remove GraffitiRemove Graffiti

zz Gang MediationGang Mediation

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Staff AwarenessStaff Awarenesszz Tar eted PreventionTar eted Prevention

zz MentoringMentoring

zz Positive ActivitiesPositive Activitieszz EnrichmentEnrichment

zz Youth Development/ResourceYouth Development/Resource


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Prevention StrategiesPrevention Strategies

What Parents Can Do At Home To HelpWhat Parents Can Do At Home To HelpPrevent Their Children From BecominPrevent Their Children From Becomin

Involved In GangsInvolved In Gangs


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What can Parents Do?What can Parents Do?

zz Spend Time with your ChildSpend Time with your Child

zz Promote Positive CommunicationPromote Positive Communication

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zz Promote Positive Attitudes and ValuesPromote Positive Attitudes and Values

zz Talk to Your Child About GangsTalk to Your Child About Gangs

zz Maintain Disci line in Your HomeMaintain Disci line in Your Home

zz Guide Your Child Toward a GoodGuide Your Child Toward a GoodEducationEducation

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1.1. Spend Time With Your ChildSpend Time With Your Child

Plan activities that the whole family will enjoyPlan activities that the whole family will enjoy

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Show interest in the things that are important toShow interest in the things that are important to

Take your children to different locations outsideTake your children to different locations outside

of the communit museums arks the beachof the communit museums arks the beach

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Remember to talk and listen to your child dailyRemember to talk and listen to your child daily


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2.2. Promote Positive CommunicationPromote Positive Communication

Listen with all your attentionListen with all your attention

Dont interrupt or give your opinion until yourDont interrupt or give your opinion until your

child asks for itchild asks for itListen and value what your child tells you (smallListen and value what your child tells you (small

or big)or big)

Dont be sarcastic or accusatoryDont be sarcastic or accusatoryTalk and listen to your child dailyTalk and listen to your child daily


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Take time to show your child that they areTake time to show your child that they are

Teach them to feel good/proud of themselvesTeach them to feel good/proud of themselves

recognize their attributesrecognize their attributes

Be aware of the power of your wordsBe aware of the power of your words

(minimize negative comments)(minimize negative comments)Give them hope of a bright futureGive them hope of a bright future


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4.4. Promote Positive Attitudes and ValuesPromote Positive Attitudes and Values

Starting at a very young age, teach your child toStarting at a very young age, teach your child to

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Teach them that by hard work they will achieveTeach them that by hard work they will achieve

Be a good example for your childBe a good example for your child


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5.5. Know Your Childs FriendsKnow Your Childs Friends

Know where and how your child spends their free time.Know where and how your child spends their free time.

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Know the influence that your childs friends have onKnow the influence that your childs friends have on

themthem

Know the parents of your childs friends, and learn whatKnow the parents of your childs friends, and learn what

they think about gangsthey think about gangs

Dont allow your child to associate with gang membersDont allow your child to associate with gang members


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6.6. Talk to Your Child about GangsTalk to Your Child about GangsLearn ho to identif the an risk si nsLearn ho to identif the an risk si ns

Identify the names of the gangs in your area,Identify the names of the gangs in your area,

Always maintain your weapons in a securedAlways maintain your weapons in a secured


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7.7. Maintain Discipline in your HomeMaintain Discipline in your Home

Children and youth need discipline and structure toChildren and youth need discipline and structure todevelopdevelop

Develop with your children a list of the rules andDevelop with your children a list of the rules and

Be just, consistent and firmBe just, consistent and firm

Do not discipline when you are too angry. Wait untilDo not discipline when you are too angry. Wait until

you calm downyou calm downTell your family when you are angry and maintainTell your family when you are angry and maintain


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8.8. Guide Your Child Toward a Good EducationGuide Your Child Toward a Good EducationTake an active interest in our childs educationTake an active interest in our childs education

Take your child to visit the local colleges andTake your child to visit the local colleges and

universitiesuniversitiesEmphasize the importance of a good education andEmphasize the importance of a good education and

remind your child about the opportunities thatremind your child about the opportunities that


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9.9. Participate in Community ActivitiesParticipate in Community Activities

Paint over graffiti immediatelyPaint over graffiti immediately

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for your child (sports, social services, etc.)for your child (sports, social services, etc.)


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10.10. Control the Amount ofViolence your Child is Exposed toControl the Amount ofViolence your Child is Exposed to

through the Mediathrough the Media Hel our child select ro rams that are within ourHel our child select ro rams that are within our

family guidelinesfamily guidelines

Be conscious of what your child is viewing outside of yourBe conscious of what your child is viewing outside of your

Be a good example when you make your own programBe a good example when you make your own program

selectionsselections

View television together and discuss what your child feelsView television together and discuss what your child feelsabout what they saw, What they understand and dontabout what they saw, What they understand and dont

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www.nat ona gangcenter.govwww.nat ona gangcenter.gov

StrategiesStrategies (Howell, 2000)(Howell, 2000)

www.iir.com/nygc/PublicationLinks.htm#YGPIwww.iir.com/nygc/PublicationLinks.htm#YGPI

zz G.R.E.A.T ProgramsG.R.E.A.T Programs

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zz National Crime Prevention Council: Teens, Crime,National Crime Prevention Council: Teens, Crime,an e ommun yan e ommun y

www.ncpc.org/tccwww.ncpc.org/tcc

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Gang Program ResourcesGang Program Resources

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zz G.R.E.A.T ProgramsG.R.E.A.T Programs

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San Diego County Office of EducationSan Diego County Office of Education

Student Support Services DepartmentStudent Support Services Department

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AcknowledgementAcknowledgement

Thanks to Wayne Sakamoto for his assistanceThanks to Wayne Sakamoto for his assistancewith the development of this resourcewith the development of this resource

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