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GANGS AND GANG AWARENESS Objectives 1. You will learn the definitions of the term GANG. 2. You will learn the reasons why kids join gangs and the levels of gang involvement. 3. You will learn the profile of a gang member and colors, clothing

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GANGS

AND GANG AWARENESS

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Objectives

  • 1. You will learn the definitions of the term GANG.
  • 2. You will learn the reasons why kids join gangs

and the levels of gang involvement.

  • 3. You will learn the profile of a gang member and

colors, clothing and tattoos associated with gang members.

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  • 4. You will learn about the founders and

history of two of the most dangerous gangs.

Objectives

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Disclaimer

The information contained in this presentation is used

as a general guide and not the primary source of identification of gangs. This presentation is to educate and inform the public on gangs only.

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An ongoing organization, association, or group

  • f 3 or more persons, with a common interest,

bond or activity. Characterized by the commission of , or involvement in, a pattern

  • f criminal or delinquent behavior.

Gang Definition

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Reasons to Join a GANG

Protection Poverty Emotional Needs Social Support

Doitnow.org

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FACTORS OF GANG LIFE Natural Family vs. Gang Family

POWER MONEY SEX DRUGS PROTECTION

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Level el I I - Fanta antasy sy

  • Knows about gangs primarily from newspaper,

newscasts, and the movies. May or may not know about “real” gangs. Sees gang members as “living out a fantasy”.

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Level el II II - At Ri At Risk sk

  • Knows about gangs and gang members, first

hand. Casually and occasionally associates with gang members.

Levels of Gang Involvement

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  • Lives in or near gang areas (turf).

May like and/or admire the gang lifestyle but not participate fully.

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Level el III III - Wanna annabe, Associa be, Associate te

  • Knows and likes gang members, first hand.
  • Regularly associates with gang members.

Considers gangs and related activity as normal, acceptable or admirable.

Level of Gang cont.

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Level el V V - Har Hard-cor core gang e gang membe member r

  • Totally committed to the gang and gang lifestyle.

Totally rejects anyone other than the gang. Is considered hard core by self, other gang members and authorities. Will commit any act with the approval of a demand from the gang. Does not accept any authority other than the gang.

Level of Gangs

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WHAT ARE YOUR KIDS DOING?

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Video Games

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Sports

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Music

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  • How Many Gangs Members are in

Mecklenburg County?

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  • There are over 1200 gang members in

Mecklenburg County.

  • Crips
  • Rollin 60’s, Grave Yard, Insane 60’s
  • Dirty Inc, Gunna Boyz, Folk, KTK
  • Goon Squad, TTG
  • Bloods

Morris Farms Gorillas, Gshyne, New Jack, MS13, Sur 13

Gangs in Mecklenburg County

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Gang Identifiers

Folk Nation People Nation Hispanic Gangs GANG CATEGORIES

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BLOODS CRIPS MS13 SUR 13

Traditional Gangs

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PEOPLE NATION

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PEOPLE NATION

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PEOPLE NATION

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PEOPLE NATION

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  • CHARACTERISTICS

Fading to the left #5 5 point star “5 poppin 6 droppin” Red BLAT

BLOODS

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BLOODS

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  • Morris Farms Gorillas
  • Gshyne
  • Beatties Ford Bloods
  • NJ

AREA BLOOD SETS

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BLOODS

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BLOODS

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BLOODS

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BLOODS

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Hand Signs

  • Several gang members use non-verbal

communications :

  • Wiping Face- identifies Police
  • Rub Stomach- Surround enemy, get ready to

attack

  • Wipe Bottom of Shoe- Identifies an enemy
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BLOODS

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FOLK NATION

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FOLK NATION

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FOLK NATION

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  • CHARACTERISTICS
  • Fading to the right
  • #6
  • 6 point star
  • “6 poppin 5 droppin”
  • Blue
  • CLAT

CRIPS

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  • Rollin 60’s
  • Grave Yard Gangsta
  • Dirty Inc
  • Goon Squad Kut Throat Killerz, Kut

Throat Kommitte

CRIPS

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CRIPS

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CRIPS

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HIDDEN VALLEY KINGS

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HV KINGS

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  • K- krucial
  • I-islamic
  • N-nubian
  • G-gods

HV Kings

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Paco Grier- OK

  • Shot and killed in 2003

Rosco Abel-OK Took over decided to do business differently

HV KINGS

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Hispanic/Latino Gangs

Very Dangerous Mexicans 18th Street Surenos or Sur-13 Vatos Locos Latin Kings Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) Malditos Mexican Mafia

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MS 13

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What does MS 13 mean?

MS 13

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  • Ernesto “Smokey” Miranda- Founders
  • Julio Cesar
  • Ernesto immigrated to LA in the 80’s

MS 13

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MS 13

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MS 13

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MS 13

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MS 13

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SUR 13

  • A Chicano Street Gang from LA
  • Originated in 1960’s
  • There color is mainly blue but are seen

wearing gray, white, black

  • Tats
  • 3 dots represents mi vida loca “my crazy life”
  • Theater faces- laugh now, cry later
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Hispanic Gangs Symbols

Mexican Mafia Latin Kings

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  • TTG started by the Rap Group, Wocka Flocka

Flame, and he has a rap song called Trained To Go.

  • A loosely group of young men ranging from

13-20 throughout Mecklenburg County.

  • Not documented as gang yet.
  • However, they are known to do break-ins

throughout the county.

TTG BOYS

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FACEBOOK

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CHECKLIST

  • 1. Is graffiti showing up in your neighborhood or

school?

  • 2. Has any graffiti been crossed out by other

graffiti?

  • 3. Do some students or young people in the

neighborhood wear noticeable “colors,” bandanas or tattoos?

  • 4. Do some students or neighborhoods display

behavior that may be gang related, such as meeting in groups?

  • 5. Do some students or neighborhood kids flash

hand signals?

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CHECKLIST

  • 1. Is graffiti showing up in your neighborhood or

school?

  • 2. Has any graffiti been crossed out by other

graffiti?

  • 3. Do some students or young people in the

neighborhood wear noticeable “colors,” bandanas or tattoos?

  • 4. Do some students or neighborhoods display

behavior that may be gang related, such as meeting in groups?

  • 5. Do some students or neighborhood kids flash

hand signals?

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CHECKLIST

  • 12. Has the truancy rate noticeably increased during

the past year?

  • 13. Have the number of racial incidents increased in

the community and/or school.

  • 14. Does the community have a history of gang

presence or activity?

  • 15. Is there an increasing presence of “informal” social

groups with unusual names such as “SUR” or “East Side”?

  • 16. Have your children come home with bruises for no

reason.

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Warning Signs That Your Child May be Involved with a Gang

  • Admits to hanging out with

kids in gangs

  • Shows an unusual interest

in one or two particular colors of clothing or a particular logo

  • Has an unusual interest in

gangster-influenced music, videos, movies, websites

  • Uses unusual hand signals

to communicate with friends

  • Has specific drawings or

gang symbols on school books, clothes, wall, or tattoos

  • Comes home with

unexplained physical injuries (fight related bruises, injuries to hands and knuckles)

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Warning Signs That Your Child May be Involved with a Gang

  • Has unexplained cash
  • r goods, such as

clothing or jewelry

  • Carries a weapon
  • Has been in trouble

with police

  • Exhibits negative changes in

behavior such as:

– Withdrawing from family – Declining in school attendance, performance, behavior – Staying out late without reason – Displaying an unusual desire for secrecy – Exhibiting signs of drug abuse – Breaking the rules constantly – Speaking in gang style slang

List provide by COPS Office

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What Parents can do to Prevent Gang Involvement

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  • Spend quality time with

your child

  • Get involved in your

child’s school activities

  • Know your child’s

friends and their families

  • Encourage good study

habits

  • Teach your child how to

cope with peer pressure

  • Help your child develop

good conflict/resolutions skills (www.safeyouth.org/scripts

/teens/conflict.asp)

  • Encourage your child to

participate in positive afterschool activities with adult supervision (rec centers, organized sports, youth groups)

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  • Take action in your

neighborhood (create an alliance, report and remove graffiti)

  • Talk with your child

about the dangers and consequences of gang

  • involvement. Let them

know that you don’t want to see him/her hurt or arrested

  • Explain to your child that

he/she should NOT:

  • associate with gang members
  • attend parties or social events

sponsored by gang members

  • use hand signs, symbols, or

language that is meaningful to gangs

  • wear clothing including specific

colors, which may have meaning to gangs in your area provided by COPS office

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Community Involvement

  • Teach Children
  • Get Involved
  • Use Common Sense Tips
  • Report Crimes and Suspicious

Activities

  • Get to Know Your Neighbors
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Community Involvement

  • Find a group or start one of your own
  • Become a mentor/tutor
  • Become active in youth affairs
  • Become familiar with the network of youth-

serving agencies in the community

  • Neighborhood clean-up and beautification

projects

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Summary

  • You have learned what a gang is and how

to identify gang activity in your area.

  • You have learned warning signs that your

child may be involved with a gang and how you can prevent it.

  • You learned what you as a community

can do about gang activity.

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Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Police Dept. Angelia B Cathcart Detective 980-343-2762 angelia.bradshaw@cmspd.org

Contact Information

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