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A series of blog articles focusing on why young people join gangs, the effects of gang involvement and the risk factors including gun crime, knife crime, acid attacks, youth violence, delinquency and crime.

The articles examine the effects of gang membership and also the lesser known problem of female gang involvement. Are girls becoming more involved in gangs or is it still a male dominated issue?

As we consider the level of children involved in gangs we will look at the signs that indicate a young person is in a gang and the steps that can be taken to help a young person break free from a gang. We will also analyse the levels of gang membership and the current strategies to prevent gang involvement plus techniques parents and teachers can use to provide support for ex-gang members.

Two members of a gang bullying another person

1. Why Do People Join Gangs?

Gangs and gang violence are always in the news — and the high level of shootings and stabbings in inner cities is increasing at a phenomenal rate. Most of us view gangs as something frightening, to be avoided at all costs. However, to many people, mostly males from poor backgrounds, the appeal of gangs is very strong…


A rear view of a gang in hoodies

2. How to Recognise if Your Child is in a Gang

Youth gang involvement is a growing problem. Following on from our previous blog Why Do People Join Gangs?, this article will examine how you can know if a child is a gang member. The thought that your child may be affiliated with a gang is extremely upsetting and worrying. However, it is important to look out for the signs of gang membership…


Group of young people bullying another young person

3. Positive Steps to Leaving a Gang

This is the third blog in our gang series which will discuss how to help and advise youths if they want to leave a gang.

All gangs are different and have different sets of rules. However if you are involved with gang culture or you are worried about a family member or student or friend, there are ways to leave a gang…


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