| Myth: The majority of gang
members are juveniles. Fact: The average age is 20.
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| Myth: Gang members only
harm each other. Fact:
More than half the time innocent people with no
gang affiliation are victims of gang crime.
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| Myth: Graffiti is an art
form. Fact: In large
cities graffiti is the newspaper of the street.
Graffiti is a form of intimidation and control as
well as advertising possible gang activity in
your area.
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| Myth: Gang weapons consist
of knifes, chains, and other impact weapons. Fact: While this may true to a
certain extent, the weapon of choice for gang
members is a semi-automatic handgun.
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| Myth: Gangs are turf-orientated. Fact: In our area gangs claim no
specific "turf." In large cities, gangs
claim certain areas as their own.
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| Myth: GANGS ARE A LAW
ENFORCEMENT PROBLEM. Fact:
GANGS ARE EVERYONE'S PROBLEM. THEY CAN ONLY BE
CONTROLLED IF ADDRESSED BY THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.
GANG P REVENTION STARTS AT HOME AND IS FOLLOWED
UP BY EDUCATORS, CHURCHES, LAW ENFORCEMENT,
COURTS, AND GOVERNMENT. EVERYBODY MUST BE
INVOLVED FOR GANG PREVENTION TO WORK.
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