Gang violence is increasing. Gang activity is no longer confined to inner-cities. Gangs are forming and spreading into suburbs and rural communities. More and more youths are becoming lost to pressures to join gangs and to engage in gang activities.
Children become involved in gangs at younger and younger ages.
Gang violence is now everyone's issue. The solution to gang involvement is now everyone's solution. Only through coordinated community effort can youth be diverted from gang involvement and can victims receive the help they truly need.