Content Advisory
Please be aware that this content contains descriptions of violence that may be distressing to some viewers.Date Published
2008
Length
4 pages
Publication Series
About Gangs
Prevention and Intervention
Victims and Witnesses
Youth
Description
This fact sheet offers brief vignettes about teens who have become involved with local gangs, and provides parents and caregivers with information on gangs and trauma. It highlights what traumatic stress is, why gangs appeal to traumatized youth, and what parents can do to help their children.
Additional Details
Your Child and Gangs: What You Need to Know about Trauma - Tips for Parents
Publication Type
Publication
Date Published: January 1, 2008