GANGS AND GANG AWARENESS
Objectives 1. You will learn the definitions of the term GANG. 2. You will learn the reasons why kids join gangs and the levels of gang involvement. 3. You will learn the profile of a gang member and colors, clothing and tattoos associated with gang members.
Objectives 4. You will learn about the founders and history of two of the most dangerous gangs.
Disclaimer The information contained in this presentation is used as a general guide and not the primary source of identification of gangs. This presentation is to educate and inform the public on gangs only.
Gang Definition An ongoing organization, association, or group of 3 or more persons, with a common interest, bond or activity. Characterized by the commission of , or involvement in, a pattern of criminal or delinquent behavior.
Reasons to Join a GANG Protection Poverty Emotional Needs Social Support Doitnow.org
FACTORS OF GANG LIFE Natural Family vs. Gang Family POWER MONEY SEX DRUGS PROTECTION
Levels of Gang Involvement • Le Level el I I - Fanta antasy sy • Knows about gangs primarily from newspaper, newscasts, and the movies. May or may not know about “real” gangs. Sees gang members as “living out a fantasy”. • Le Level el II II - At Ri At Risk sk • Knows about gangs and gang members, first hand. Casually and occasionally associates with gang members.
Level of Gang cont. • Lives in or near gang areas (turf). May like and/or admire the gang lifestyle but not participate fully. • Le Level el III III - Wanna annabe, Associa be, Associate te • Knows and likes gang members, first hand. • Regularly associates with gang members. Considers gangs and related activity as normal, acceptable or admirable.
Level of Gangs • Le Level el V V - Har Hard-cor core gang e gang membe member r • Totally committed to the gang and gang lifestyle. Totally rejects anyone other than the gang. Is considered hard core by self, other gang members and authorities. Will commit any act with the approval of a demand from the gang. Does not accept any authority other than the gang.
WHAT ARE YOUR KIDS DOING?
Video Games
Sports
Music
• How Many Gangs Members are in Mecklenburg County?
Gangs in Mecklenburg County • There are over 1200 gang members in Mecklenburg County. • Crips • Rollin 60’s, Grave Yard, Insane 60’s • Dirty Inc, Gunna Boyz, Folk, KTK • Goon Squad, TTG • Bloods Morris Farms Gorillas, Gshyne, New Jack, MS13, Sur 13
Gang Identifiers GANG CATEGORIES Folk Nation People Nation Hispanic Gangs
Traditional Gangs BLOODS CRIPS MS13 SUR 13
PEOPLE NATION
PEOPLE NATION
PEOPLE NATION
PEOPLE NATION
BLOODS • CHARACTERISTICS Fading to the left #5 5 point star “5 poppin 6 droppin ” Red BLAT
BLOODS
AREA BLOOD SETS • Morris Farms Gorillas • Gshyne • Beatties Ford Bloods • NJ
BLOODS
BLOODS
BLOODS
BLOODS
Hand Signs • Several gang members use non-verbal communications : • Wiping Face- identifies Police • Rub Stomach- Surround enemy, get ready to attack • Wipe Bottom of Shoe- Identifies an enemy
BLOODS
FOLK NATION
FOLK NATION
FOLK NATION
CRIPS • CHARACTERISTICS • Fading to the right • #6 • 6 point star • “6 poppin 5 droppin ” • Blue • CLAT
CRIPS • Rollin 60’s • Grave Yard Gangsta • Dirty Inc • Goon Squad Kut Throat Killerz, Kut Throat Kommitte
CRIPS
CRIPS
HIDDEN VALLEY KINGS
HV KINGS
HV Kings • K- krucial • I-islamic • N-nubian • G-gods
HV KINGS Paco Grier- OK • Shot and killed in 2003 Rosco Abel-OK Took over decided to do business differently
Hispanic/Latino Gangs Very Dangerous Mexicans 18 th Street Surenos or Sur-13 Vatos Locos Latin Kings Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) Malditos Mexican Mafia
MS 13
MS 13 What does MS 13 mean?
MS 13 • Ernesto “Smokey” Miranda - Founders • Julio Cesar • Ernesto immigrated to LA in the 80’s
MS 13
MS 13
MS 13
MS 13
SUR 13 • A Chicano Street Gang from LA • Originated in 1960’s • There color is mainly blue but are seen wearing gray, white, black • Tats • 3 dots represents mi vida loca “my crazy life” • Theater faces- laugh now, cry later
Hispanic Gangs Symbols Mexican Mafia Latin Kings
TTG BOYS • TTG started by the Rap Group, Wocka Flocka Flame, and he has a rap song called Trained To Go. • A loosely group of young men ranging from 13-20 throughout Mecklenburg County. • Not documented as gang yet. • However, they are known to do break-ins throughout the county.
CHECKLIST 1. Is graffiti showing up in your neighborhood or school? 2. Has any graffiti been crossed out by other graffiti? 3. Do some students or young people in the neighborhood wear noticeable “colors,” bandanas or tattoos? 4. Do some students or neighborhoods display behavior that may be gang related, such as meeting in groups? 5. Do some students or neighborhood kids flash hand signals?
CHECKLIST 1. Is graffiti showing up in your neighborhood or school? 2. Has any graffiti been crossed out by other graffiti? 3. Do some students or young people in the neighborhood wear noticeable “colors,” bandanas or tattoos? 4. Do some students or neighborhoods display behavior that may be gang related, such as meeting in groups? 5. Do some students or neighborhood kids flash hand signals?
CHECKLIST 12. Has the truancy rate noticeably increased during the past year? 13. Have the number of racial incidents increased in the community and/or school. 14. Does the community have a history of gang presence or activity? 15. Is there an increasing presence of “informal” social groups with unusual names such as “SUR” or “East Side”? 16. Have your children come home with bruises for no reason.
Warning Signs That Your Child May be Involved with a Gang • Admits to hanging out with • Uses unusual hand signals kids in gangs to communicate with friends • Shows an unusual interest • Has specific drawings or in one or two particular colors of clothing or a gang symbols on school particular logo books, clothes, wall, or tattoos • Has an unusual interest in • Comes home with gangster-influenced music, videos, movies, websites unexplained physical injuries (fight related bruises, injuries to hands and knuckles)
Warning Signs That Your Child May be Involved with a Gang • Has unexplained cash • Exhibits negative changes in or goods, such as behavior such as: clothing or jewelry – Withdrawing from family – Declining in school attendance, • Carries a weapon performance, behavior • Has been in trouble – Staying out late without reason – Displaying an unusual desire for with police secrecy – Exhibiting signs of drug abuse – Breaking the rules constantly – Speaking in gang style slang List provide by COPS Office
What Parents can do to Prevent Gang Involvement
• Spend quality time with • Help your child develop your child good conflict/resolutions • Get involved in your skills child’s school activities ( www.safeyouth.org/scripts • Know your child’s /teens/conflict.asp) friends and their • Encourage your child to families participate in positive • Encourage good study afterschool activities with habits adult supervision (rec centers, organized sports, • Teach your child how to youth groups) cope with peer pressure
• Explain to your child that • Take action in your he/she should NOT: neighborhood (create -associate with gang members an alliance, report and -attend parties or social events remove graffiti) sponsored by gang members • Talk with your child -use hand signs, symbols, or about the dangers and language that is meaningful to gangs consequences of gang -wear clothing including specific involvement. Let them colors, which may have know that you don’t meaning to gangs in your area want to see him/her hurt or arrested provided by COPS office
Community Involvement • Teach Children • Get Involved • Use Common Sense Tips • Report Crimes and Suspicious Activities • Get to Know Your Neighbors
Community Involvement • Find a group or start one of your own • Become a mentor/tutor • Become active in youth affairs • Become familiar with the network of youth- serving agencies in the community • Neighborhood clean-up and beautification projects
Summary • You have learned what a gang is and how to identify gang activity in your area. • You have learned warning signs that your child may be involved with a gang and how you can prevent it. • You learned what you as a community can do about gang activity.
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