Avoiding Gangs & Alternatives to Gangs & Violence

 

Avoiding Gangs

How do you avoid gangs when they exist throughout your community? Answer: any way you can.

Avoid places where gang members hang out. 

Avoid alleys and dangerous shortcuts. 

Never travel alone. Always travel with a trusted friend, family member, or a group of friends. 

Walk on well-lighted, safe streets at night. 

Join a team sport. 

Have a teacher, coach, parent or sibling drive you home from school. 

Never hitchhike. 

Never carry large sums of money. 

Never carry expensive looking watches, jewelry, or other items that would be attractive to a mugger. 

When you're at home or when you're alone some place else, never open doors for strangers. 

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Source: BodyTeen.com