If you have knowledge of gang members and gang activities, share your information with your local police department. If you re a parent or an adult who cares about the future, listen to today s youth, take time to understand their concerns and let them know they are important. And if you re a young person, struggling to find your way in a confusing world, reach out to those willing to help. What The Community Can Do As a collaborative and caring community wanting to succeed in our struggle to prevent growth of gang activity, we need to take a pro-active approach by starting early before our communities begin to experience serious gang activity. Denial and apathy are allies to the proliferation of gangs.
Gangs exist in areas that provide a hospitable environment.