There will be more gang members on probation and parole than ever before. A Call to Action attempts to assess the current gang situation and forecast gang trends. California's youth are vastly different from the rest of the nation, in both population size and ethnicity. California will have to be the innovator addressing these issues in a pro-active, comprehensive, and preventive way. Ensure that your agency responds to community needs.
People feel empowered and are willing to get involved when government responds.
A small investment today will save vast resources tomorrow. The information in this report was researched by Department of Justice analysts who are gang specialists. Documentation was provided by law enforcement authorities throughout the state.