Gang Violence: Fighting Gangs and Protecting Your Child

This article was originally published on May 14, 2015

Watching the news in cities like Chicago and Los Angeles, it’s not hard to see that gang violence accounts for a significant percentage of all the violent crime in America. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says that, “According to the 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment report, gangs are responsible for an average of 48 percent of violent crime in most jurisdictions, and up to 90 percent in others.” By gangs, the FBI means:

· street gangs

· prison gangs; and

· motorcycle gangs.

You don’t have to live in a big city for gangs of any kind to be a problem. In fact, here’s something to think about: the New York and the Chicago mobs in the early part of the 20^th century maintained strong ties across the country, in a time when there was no online social media or cell phones. Advancements in technology mean it’s that much easier for gangs to maintain ties with members no matter where they live. Even the most remote places can be affected by gang culture. For the purposes of this article, we will address the street gangs in terms of youth gang violence. 

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Source: nobullying.com