Gang Prevention

Do you think this is cool? A group of 15-17 year olds, members of the Bloods, were out to do a drive-by shooting of a rival gang member. Instead, their bullet went through the wall of the south Minneapolis house where Tyesha Edwards lived.

Do you think this is cool? She was an 11-year old honor student who was doing her homework at the dining room table with her little sister Lakia. The girls were eager to get their work done so they might persuade dad to take them to the mall. The bullet hit Tyesha's heart. She collapsed and died almost instantly.

Do you think this is cool? Gang violence escalates Extreme story Gangs cause many problems Many teenagers think gangs are cool Exciting, Power, Friends, Prestige, Money A lot of hate

What do you think are the top 3 reasons not to join a gang?

Gang Facts 5 times more likely to end up in prison Neighborhoods with gangs have 6 times more crime Girls may be required to have sex with many gang members Many go to prison for just being involved with the crime

Gang Facts Many become addicted to drugs Females are often disrespected/not leaders Do worse in school/many dropout 10% of criminals/55% of the crimes

Gang Facts Many who sell drugs spend long time in prison Neighborhoods with gangs have 6 times more innocent victims of murder Some gang members have raped women in retaliation Only a few adults usually make a lot of money/others have to take big chances

Gang Facts 5 times more likely to be a victim of violent crimes Sometimes recruit young girls to become prostitutes By age 30, 94% wish they would have never joined a gang

Review Are gangs cool? Top 3 reasons Gang Facts