Gang Violence and Prevention

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Gang Violence and Prevention

Information for Parents

Advising parents on how to protect their children from gang violence
http://www.safeyouth.org/scripts/faq/adviseparent.asp

Site for parents with children involved in a gang
http://www.helpinggangyouth.com/Parent.html

Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.)
Four different components offered to help prevent gang violence in middle schools, elementary schools, during the summer months, and within families.
http://www.great-online.org/

Community assistance in addressing community gang problems
http://www.iir.com/nygc/acgp/default.htm

National Youth Gang Center - FAQ about youth gangs
Includes information on risk factors, protective factors, how youth become involved in gangs, and how to escape youth gangs.
http://www.iir.com/NYGC/faq.htm

Who To Contact

Philadelphia Police Department
(866) 999-4782