The NCGIA is proud to present the Partnership for a Gang Free North Carolina
Gang Free North Carolina is a gang prevention, intervention, suppression and policy organization committed to developing, promoting and sustaining state-wide strategies, policies and laws that will reduce criminal gangs and the associated criminal activity, to include injury and death. Most importantly, a Gang Free North Carolina will aid and assist North Carolinians in every capacity in strategies and recommended programs to reduce gangs and gang violence.
A Gang Free North Carolina is committed to educating citizens and community leaders about the dangers of gangs by sharing our knowledge, resources and experience with them in order to prevent or eliminate gang activity in our state.
How to Minimize Gang Violence in Your Community
Teach Children how to reduce their risk of being victims of violent crimes.
Get Involved. Volunteer to help in community and neighborhood anti-crime and other community improvement efforts. Encourage groups you belong to – religious, social, civic - to help stop crime.
Use common sense tips to reduce your risk of being a crime victim. Stay in well-lighted, busy areas; travel with a friend if possible, walk in a confident, assured way. Avoid known trouble spots.
Report crimes and suspicious activities to police; agree to testify when necessary. Stand up for what you believe in if you want a safe community.
Get to know your neighbors and agree to look out for each other. Get organized; work with the police.
Find ways to settle arguments without violence. If you resort to violence to settle disputes, this is what you teach children. Be a good role model.
Use common courtesy. It helps ease tensions that can lead to violence. Teach kids that good manners are important.
Don’t carry a weapon. You lose, whether you use it or it’s used on you.
Don’t support illegal activities, like buying stolen property or using illegal drugs. It’s the wrong message to send to children, and it involves you in criminal activity.
Volunteer your home as a reliable source of help for kids who are scared or need assistance.
--- Published by the National Crime Prevention Council
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