This quick reference guide provides common warning signs of gang involvement, but may not be all-encompassing. Parents should look for multiple signs to indicate possible gang involvement because
some of these indicators alone, such as clothes or musical preferences, are also common among youth not involved in gangs.
Parents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with local gang symbols, seek help early, and consider contacting school personnel, local law enforcement, faith leaders, and community organizations for
additional assistance.
 Shows usual interest in one or two particular colors of clothing or logo
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Sign of drug and alcohol use
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Specific drawings of symbols on school books, clothes, walls or tattoos (same colore and logos as above?) |
Speaking in gang slang
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Colored inside pockets or bandannas in certain colors |
Use of hand signs
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Trouble with Authority figures (Police, Teachers, etc.) |
Writing Code
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Withdrawing from family |
Unexplained wealth (cash, clothing, jewelry, video games, etc.) |
Declining attendance, behavior, performance at school |
Unexplained physical injuries (bruises from fighting, cuts and bruised hands & knuckles |
