Gangs and Children - AACAP
WEBLearn what gangs are, how they affect children, and what parents can do to prevent or intervene in gang involvement. Find out the risk factors, signs, and resources for gang prevention and intervention.
Street love: Why kids join gangs despite the risks of arrest and violence
WEBSep 3, 2020 · This article explores the factors that drive children to join gangs, such as trauma, poverty and lack of supervision, and the consequences they face in the juvenile justice system. It features the stories of former gang members and experts who work with at …
Risk Factors - National Gang Center
WEBDec 16, 2020 · Learn about the factors that influence youth to join gangs, such as family, peer, school, and community conditions. See how risk and protective factors vary by gender and age, and how they relate to gang involvement and violence.
WEBLearn how to recognize and prevent gang involvement in your child. Find out the reasons, consequences, and signs of gang membership, and get tips on how to talk to your child about gangs.
Changing Course: Preventing Gang Membership - National …
WEBJan 1, 2019 · A book that offers evidence-based principles to halt the cascading impact of gangs on youth, families, neighborhoods and society. Learn about the consequences, attractions and prevention of gang-joining from top researchers and practitioners.
Gang Violence Prevention - Office of Juvenile Justice and …
WEBLearn how the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) supports communities to prevent and suppress gang violence and recruitment. Find funding opportunities, tools, and resources for law enforcement, schools, and victims of gang crime.
How do we know how many children are in gangs? - BBC News
WEBA report estimates 27,000 children are in gangs, but this is based on a survey and not official data. Gang violence, knife crime and County Lines are increasing problems affecting young...
Criminal exploitation and gangs - NSPCC
WEBCCE stands for criminal exploitation and gangs, a type of child abuse where children and young people are manipulated and coerced into committing crimes. Learn about the signs, dangers and how to get help for children and young people involved in gangs or CCE.
Gang Involvement Prevention - Youth.gov
WEBLearn how to prevent youth involvement in gangs and the negative outcomes of gang membership. Find out the characteristics of gangs, the risk and protective factors for gang involvement, and the comprehensive approach to gang prevention.
Gangs and Adolescent Mental Health: a Narrative Review
WEBOct 2, 2018 · This study presents a narrative review of the literature on gang culture and its association with mental health, including an in-depth overview of the topic area and reference to key systematic reviews and meta-analyses.