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TrendsTrends ((Continued) zz Gang Migration zz Influence of Prison Gangs on Street Gangs zz Invol vement i n N arco tic Tra ffic king by Traditional Gang –– Ties t o M a j or I n t erna ti ona l D rug T ra ffi c king Organizations zzz Increase in Gang Homicides in Smaller Communities zz Involvement at Younger Ages (11) zz Native American Involvement is Increasing 1
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TrendsTrendsTrends ((Continued) zz U se o f More Sop hi stti i ca tttte d Weapons zz Formation of CopyCopy--catcat Type Gangs zz Use of the Internet zzz Increase in Hate Gangs zz Tagger Crews Becoming More Violent zz G angs I ncrease d I nvo l vementtt i n B us iness of Prostitution MS 13 – Gang SiteSite
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zz Ongoing: –– Organization –– AssociationAssociation –– Or group of three or more persons zz Formal or Informal zzz Common Name zz Common Signs or Symbols zz Pattern of C ri mi nal A cti vi ty GANGGANGGANG StructureStructure Gang Typologies
zz Traditional Gangs zz Business/Profit Gangs zzz White Hate Gangs zz Copyyy--CatCat Gangggs zz Tagger Crews/Crews/TagbangersTagbangers Why Youth Join Gangs zz Born into itBorn it zz Neighborhood Norm, Peer Pressure zz Power, Protection, Prestige zz Cultural Identity, Friendship zz Sense of Belonging, Attention, Love zzz RespectRespectRespect zz Money, Drugs, Excitement Gang Involvement Indicators zz Verbal Indicators –– SelfSelf--AdmitsAdmits Membership –– ShoutShoutShout--outsouts –– ChallengesChallenges zzz “Where You From?” –– Use of Gang Slang zz Slob, Crab , Scrap Gang Involvement Indicators ((Continued) zz NNN onon--VblIdiVbVerbal In di catttors –– Tattoos, Brands, Burning, Scarring –– GraffitiGraffiti –– HandsignsHandsigns –– ColorsColors –– AttireAttire –– PhotosPhotos Tattoos, Brands, Burning, ScarringScarring zz Name of the Gang (City, Neighborhood, Street,,) Area Code ) zzz NicknameNickname zz Slogans/Symbols Tattoos, Brands, Burning,
ScarringScarringScarring ((Continued)
•• Latino/Hispanic zz Smile Now Cry Later (Theatrical Masks) zz Mi Vida Loca (Three Dots) zz Surenos or Nortenos (13 or 14) zz Area Codes (619, 213, 310) zz Religious Symbols (Cross, Virgin Mary) zz Gang Name on Stomach, Back or Neck zz Tear DropDropTear Tattoos, Brands, Burning,
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•• Crips, Bloods , Pirus, Folks , People zz CKCK zz BK/PKBK/PK zz PitchforksPitchforks –– PiPointed dUPidU Upp--FlkFlkFolk –– Pointed DownDown--PeoplePeople z Stars/Crowns –– Six Pointed-Pointed-FolkFolk –– Five Pointed -- PeoplePeople
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•• Hate GangGangHate zz Supreme White People/Power (SWP, WP) zz Peckerwood (Woody Woodpecker) zz Nazi Symbols (Swastika, SS, etc.) zz Nordic Symbols zz Racist Symbols (KKK, etc.) zz Celtic Cross zz 88/1488/14 zz ZOGZOG
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S carri iS ng ((Continued) •• Southeast Asian Gang zz TTTT(T)TTTT(T) –– TinhTinhTinh--LoveLove –– TienTien--MoneyMoney –– TuTu--PrisonPrison –– ToiToi--CrimeCrime –– RevengeRevenge zz Cigarett e B BCitt urns –– Five DotsDotsFive zzz ScarringScarring Gang Graffiti
zz Denotes Territory zz Issued as a Challenge/Threat to Other GangsGangs zz May Include a Roster of Some Members GraffitiGraffiti
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zz Continually Practicing Graffiti zz Graffiti Oftentimes Found in Their Notebooks, on Backpacks, Hats zz Baggy Clothing With Several Pockets and Backpack May Contain Paint , Markers, Etching Tool zz Paint or Ink May Be Found on Clothes,,, Shoes , and Under Fingernails zz Piecer Books are Often Carried in Backpack Tagger Crews
zz Tends to Form and Disperse Quickly zz The More Time the Crew Exists, The More likely to Be in Conflict With a Local Gang zz Members Create the Crew’s Name, Oftentimes Using Three Words –– The Crew’s Tag Comes From The First Letters of The Crew’s Name. For Example: zz RTS = Running The Show zz DTK = Down To Kill zz EBK = East Bound Crew zz UIS = Up In Smoke Tagger Graffiti
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zz Rapid Movement of Hands and Fingers zzz Letters, Numbers or Symbols Associated With the Gang zz Issued as a Greeting or Challenge
Gang Attire and Paraphernalia
zz Use of Colors zz Sports Team Logos zz G ra ffiti/Sffiti/Sy mb o l s on Cl o thi ng zz Use of Clothing –– Slits on Pant Legs –– Rolled up Pant Legs zz Right SideSide--FolkFolk zz Left SideSide--PeoplePeople zz Bagging, Sagging and Dragging
White Supremacy Gangs zz Will Not Refer To Themselves as A Ganggg zz Believe They Are A Political Movement zzz Believe They Are Protecting The Purity Of The Aryan Race zzz Targets Include All Groups of Color, Jews, Homosexuals, Race Traders zzz Internet and Music Heavily Used As Tool For Recruitment and Propaganda zzz Have Been Known to Recruit in Skate Parks and Schools White Supremacy Gangs (Cont)
zz Can Have Connection to Other Organized White Supremacy Groups such as: as:sucas: –– Aryan Brotherhood (AB), Nazi Low Riders, Hells Angg,els, Skinheads ,,, White Aryan Resistance (WAR), Ku Klux Klan (KKK) zz Resistance Records is A Record Label Dedicated to Producing Music Promoting White Supremac yp y and Hate. HATEHATE Related Symbols Gang Warning Signs
zz BackBack--packpack or Notebooks have identifiers zz GraffitiGraffiti zz Inappropriate Language zz Inappropriate Drawings zz Pictures of “friends” you do not know zz Develops a Violent or Aggressive Attitude zz Lang uageageage Changes zz New Friends into Gang Culture zz Starts Using a Nickname zz Change in Dress –– Consistent use on one color, bandana zz Secrecyyy zz Unexplained Money, Jewelry, Other Items Gang Warning Signs zz Unexplained Cuts and Bruises zz Observed Practicing Behaviors zz HandHand--signssigns zz TattoosTattoos zz GraffitiGraffiti zz Hard stares zz Spray cans, Markers, Etching tools zz Graffiti or Symbols Found Around House zz Unusua l Paraph ernali a zz Drug UseDrug Use zzz WeaponsWeapons Gang Warning Signs zz Gang Paraphernalia zz MusicMusic –– Gangster Rap –– Hate MusicMusicHate –– Drugs an d Su icid e zz Computer Use –– Gang web sites –– Hate web sites –– Drug web sites –– Violent webww eb sites zz Loss of Interest in Normal Areas zz School Attendance Problems zz Drop in Grades Establishing a Neutral Site zz Policies and Procedures –– RulesRules –– Dress Codes –– No tolerance for gang identifiers zz C ons i sten t E n forcement zz Remove Graffiti zz Peer Assistance Programs zz Gang Mediation –– Peace Treaties School & Community Based Prevention zz Staff Awareness zz Targggeted Prevention zz MentoringMentoring zz Positive Activities zz Enrichment zz After School Programs zz Youth Development/Resource zz Parent Awareness Prevention Strategies
What Parents Can Do At Home To Help Prevent Their Children From Becominggg Involved In Gangs Gangggs and Youth What can Parents Do? zz Spend Time with your Child zz Promote Positive Communication zz Sh ow an d S pea k of Y our Love zz Promote Positive Attitudes and Values zz Know Your Child’ s Friends zz Talk to Your Child About Gangs zz Maintain Discipppline in Your Home zz Guide Your Child Toward a Good EducationEducation zz Participate iin nn Community Activities zz Control the Amount of Violence Your Child is Exposed to Through the Media GanGangsgggs andand YouthYouth WhatWhat cancan ParentsParents Do? Do?
1. Spend Time With Your Child –– Plan activities that the whole family will enjoy –– Spen d time a lone w ith your c hild –– Show interest in the things that are important to your child childyour –– Take your children to different locations outside of the communityy( (museums ,p, parks , the beach , etc.)etc.) –– Remember to talk and listen to your child daily GanGangsgggs and and Youth Youth WhatWhat can can Parents Parents Do?Do? 2. Promote Positive Communication –– Listen with all your attention –– Don’t interrupt or give your opinion until your child asks for it –– Listen and value what your child tells you (small or big)big)or –– Don’t be sarcastic or accusatory –– Talk and listen to your child daily GanGangsgggs and and Youth Youth WhatWhat can can Parents Parents Do?Do? 333. Show an d Spea k o f Your Love –– Take time to show your child that they are specialspecial –– Teach them to feel good/proud of themselves –– Identify the positive in your child and recognize their attributes –– Be aware of the power of yyyour words (minimize negative comments) –– Give them hope of a bright future GanGangsgggs and and Youth Youth WhatWhat can can Parents Parents Do?Do?
4.4. Promote Positive Attitudes and Values –– Starting at a very young age, teach your child to care for an d respec t themse lves an d o thers –– Teach them the difference between bad and gooddd –– Teach them that by hard work they will achieve their goals goalstheir –– Be a good example for your child GangsGangs and and Youth Youth WhatWhat can can Parents Parents Do?Do?
5. Know Your Child’s Friends –– Know where and how your child spends their free time. –– En ter ta in your child with positi ve acti viti es and games –– Know the influence that your child’s friends have on themthem –– Know the parents of your child’s friends, and learn what they think about gangs –– Don’t allow your child to associate with gang members GanGangsgggs and and Youth Youth WhatWhat can can Parents Parents Do?Do?
6. Talk to Your Child about Gangs –– Learn how to identify the gang risk signs –– Identify the names of the gangs in your area, learn how to read the gang graffiti –– Always maintain your weapons in a secured locationlocation GanGangsgggs and and Youth Youth WhatWhat can can Parents Parents Do?Do?
7. Maintain Discipline in your Home –– Children and youth need discipline and structure to developdevelop –– Develop with your children a list of the rules and consequences of the house –– Be just, consistent and firm –– Do not discipline when you are too angr y. Wait until you calm down –– Tell your family when you are angry and maintain respect for your children GanGangsgggs and and Youth Youth WhatWhat can can Parents Parents Do?Do?
8. Guide Your Child Toward a Good Education –– Take an active interest in yyyour child’s education –– Take your child to visit the local colleges and universitiesuniversities –– Emphasize the importance of a good education and remind your child about the opportunities that education providespp rovides them GanGangsgggs and and Youth Youth WhatWhat can can Parents Parents Do?Do?
9. Participate in Community Activities –– Know and speak with your neighbors –– Paint over graffiti immediately –– Teach your children to be proud of where they livelive –– Research what programs and activites are offered for your child (sports, social services, etc.) GanGangsgggs and and Youth Youth WhatWhat can can Parents Parents Do?Do?
101010. Control the Amount o f V iolence your Ch ild is Exposed to through the Media –– Helppy your child select pro grams that are within your family guidelines –– Be conscious of what your child is viewing outside of your home or when you are nnot ot present –– Be a good example when you make your own program selectionsselections –– View television together and discuss what your child feels about what they saw, What they understand and don’t understand, etc. Gang Program Resources zz National Gang Center Website www.nationa l li gangcenter.gov zz OJJDP Summary: Youth Gang Programs and StrategiesStrategies (Howell, 2000) www.iir.com/nygc/PublicationLinks.htm#YGPI zz G.R.E.A.T Programs www.greatwww.greatwww.great--online.orgonline.org zz National Crime Prevention Council: Teens, Crime, andthd the Commun iittty www.ncpc.org/tcc Gang Program Resources (cont.)(cont.) zz G.R.E.A.T Programs www.greatwww.great--online.orgonline.org zz National Crime Prevention Council: Teens, Crime, and the Community www .ncpc . org/tcc ResourceResource San Diego County Office of Education Student Support Services Department zz Anthony Ceja ,, Stu den t S uppor t S erv i ces C oor dinator: 858858--569569--54425442 [email protected]
Acknowledgement
Thanks to Wayne Sakamoto for his assistance with the development of this resource