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Helping Your Kids Steer Clear of Gangs

Internet URL

http://hablemos.samhsa.gov/new/gang.aspx  

This document also available in Spanish

Sponsoring Agency

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Description

Adolescents may be tempted to join a gang when parents are too busy to give their children the attention and positive reinforcement they need. Initiation into a gang doesn’t happen overnight. This document provides parents with the warning signs and the steps they can take to help their kids steer clear of gangs.

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Review Date

5/23/2007