STREET GANGS

 

HOW TO DISCOURAGE YOUR CHILDREN FROM JOINING A STREET GANG

 

- Meet your children's friends.  Try to find out who they are and what kind of influence they have over your children.  If your child chooses mostly friends from street gangs, chances are he/she will become involved in one.

 

- Make sure you occupy their free time.  Give them responsibilities.

 

- Enroll your children in after school programs and activities.

 

- Teach your children civic pride and be a good example.  Talk to them and be an active parent.

 

- Monitor your children's online activity.

 

- Know your neighbours.  Join a Neighbourhood Watch Program.

 

- Report and remove graffiti around your neighbourhood.

 

- Discourage street gangs from hanging around your neighbourhood.

 

- Get involved and immediately report illegal activities you may see.

 

Contact Peel Regional Police, Crime Prevention Services at 905-453-2121 Ext. 4021, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(4877) or the Graffiti Hotline at 905-546-4723.