What Prevention Efforts May Mean For NC Gangs Trends

Third, we recommend that state and local leaders prioritize gang prevention and intervention. State agencies are recommended to support gang prevention activities especially youth gang intervention programs. These leaders can provide support through shared expertise, collaboration and grant funding. Local government leadership is encouraged to work with the office of violence prevention to. To provide the school resource officer with a general overview of gang awareness and to help identify signs and symbols that may indicate gang involvement.

The mission of the task force shall be to make recommendations to reduce the presence and impact of gang activity in north carolina and to report on and support the implementation of such efforts. Governor stein's task force on gang violence convenes in raleigh, nc, aiming to prevent youth gang involvement. State nc's gang prevention task force to begin this fall, applications open soon some of the state's top gang experts say more kids are joining gangs and committing more violent crimes. Through symposiums, youth programs, and community partnerships, gang free north carolina works to: Educate citizens, stakeholders, parents, and youth about the dangers and warning signs of gang involvement. Empower schools and organizations with prevention strategies and early intervention tools.