Taken from the pamphlet "What Can I Do to Keep My Kids From Joining a Gang?" sponsored by Radio Shack, National Crime Prevention Council, and the National Sheriff’s Association.
Today many communities, maybe even yours, are facing serious problems with gangs. As a member of the community, you may feel helpless against gangs, but there are things you can do in conjunction with the authorities to prevent or reduce gang problems. And as a parent, there's a lot you can do to keep your own children from joining gangs.