Consequently, innocent residents are often subject togang violence by the mere presence of graffiti in their neighborhood. What to do Fighting crime and dealing directly with violent gang members should be left to expertstrained to handle dangerous situations. However, everyone has the responsibility toovercome apathy and fear. Everyone must work toward a solution to the gang problem. One solution is to offer alternatives to gang involvement.
Youth loitering after school orhanging out on corners provide a breeding ground for gangs.
The alternatives include locations where organized and supervised programs are offered. The first and most important step is to become aware of gangs, gang members, and theiractivities. As a parent or concerned citizen, you need to know that prevention is the key tocontrolling gang activity. Learning the warning signs of gang membership will prepare youto better direct your children away from gang involvement. While many of these indicators, viewed separately, are not signs of gang involvement,viewed together they may indicate gang involvement.