Gang Graffiti “Your Friends, Your Choices” Class Action Program Halifax County

Graffiti One of first indicators that gangs are in a neighborhood Marking of territory Warning to others Challenge to others “Gangsland Newspaper”

Graffiti Buildings – inside and outside Streets Signs Cars, buses, trains School books, papers Furniture Clothing

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Universal Gang Symbols Stars – five and six pointed Crowns Pitchforks 187 and other numbers Three dots Happy face/sad face Dollar Sign Use of Initials

The Laws – Anyone who destroys or defaces any property is guilty of: –Class 1 Misdemeanor = up to $1000 damage –Class 6 Felony = damage is $1000 or more – Anyone who destroys or defaces public property is guilty of: –Class 1 Misdemeanor = up to $1000 damage –Class 6 Felony = damage is $1000 or more – The parents or guardians of a minor may be ordered to pay up to $2500 for damages to public property

Your friends, your choices Is it worth it?