Drill music first came from Brixton, south London in and has since become a lot more popular with older and younger people. UK drill music is heavily related to road rap, a British style of gangsta rap that became popular before drill. Artists often rap about their violent and criminal lifestyle. One of the worst effects of gang membership is the exposure to violence. Gang members may be pressured to commit a crime to become part of the gang.
Consequences of gang membership may include exposure to drugs and alcohol, age-inappropriate sexual behavior, difficulty finding a job because of lack of education and work skills, removal from ones family, imprisonment and even death.
There are many signs that parents and guardians can use to tell if a child may be involved in gang activity. These include:. If you have concerns that your child is involved in a gang, it is important to discuss it with them. Confronting a child who is suspected of gang activity is not easy. Parents and children may fear gang retaliation. They experience excitement at every stage of a crime, are concrete thinkers, have little interest in responsible performance or a display of ownership.
They consider themselves basically decent human beings, and therefore justified in what they do. Each gang member wants to be in charge, but often has poor leadership skills, is chronically angry and defensive, cannot be structured or do tasks for a protracted period of time.
Gangs pressure kids into gangs by using the following methods:. Graffiti is a clear marking of territorial boundaries which serves as a warning and challenge to rival gangs. It is also used to communicate messages between gangs. Youth hanging out around public parks, high schools, fast food stands, convenience stores and other hang outs for teenagers.
Frequent use of public phone booths by people who actually receive calls there. Increase in crime - Gang related acts such as vandalism, assaults, burglaries, robberies, and even random drive-by shootings.
Become aware of what's going on in your neighborhood and community. When incidents occur such as vandalism, loitering and drug activity, report them to the police immediately. Graffiti serves as a territorial marker to gang members. When you see graffiti on block walls, houses and sidewalks, report it to law enforcement officials, and remove it immediately, after taking photographs. Be aware of changes that occur with your children such as dress changes, selection of friends, truancy, violence and disregard for persons or property.
Also be aware if your child has purchased new and expensive items or if your child has extra money that cannot be accounted for. Changes in behavior and dress can be a normal part of adolescence or an indication of inappropriate identification and association.
Know the difference by being an involved parent. Parent, neighborhood and law enforcement involvement is the only way gang activity will be curbed. Remember, this is your community--not that of the gangs!!! A single call to local officials has minimum impact. To be really effective, have everyone in your neighborhood call your representative or proper authorities. If you're worried about gang retaliation, keep in mind that calls to local government offices and police can be made and kept anonymous.
Police do not usually ask for your name and address unless you are a victim or a witness who wishes to testify. If you give your name and address to the police for one of these reasons and you are hesitant to have the police come to your home, inform them at the time of the call. Be sure to make this very clear to them when you call. Remember, gangs will continue harassing and threatening the community until you put a stop to it.
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