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Tattoos, Brands, Burning,Tattoos, Brands, Burning, ScarringScarringScarringScarring ((Continued)Continued)

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Gang GraffitiGang Graffiti

zz Denotes TerritoryDenotes Territory

zz Issued as a Challenge/Threat to OtherIssued as a Challenge/Threat to Other GangsGangsGangsGangs

zz May Include a Roster of Some MembersMay Include a Roster of Some Members

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Tagger CrewsTagger Crews

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Tagger GraffitiTagger GraffitiTagger GraffitiTagger Graffiti

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your childyour childyour childyour child –– Take your children to different locations outsideTake your children to different locations outside

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2.2. Promote Positive CommunicationPromote Positive Communication –– Listen with all your attentionListen with all your attention –– Don’t interrupt or give your opinion until yourDon’t interrupt or give your opinion until your

child asks for itchild asks for it –– Listen and value what your child tells you (smallListen and value what your child tells you (small

or big)or big) –– Don’t be sarcastic or accusatoryDon’t be sarcastic or accusatory –– Talk and listen to your child dailyTalk and listen to your child daily

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specialspecialspecialspecial –– Teach them to feel good/proud of themselvesTeach them to feel good/proud of themselves –– Identify the positive in your child andIdentify the positive in your child andIdentify the positive in your child andIdentify the positive in your child and

recognize their attributesrecognize their attributes –– Be aware of the power of your wordsBe aware of the power of your words

(minimize negative comments)(minimize negative comments) –– Give them hope of a bright futureGive them hope of a bright future

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their goalstheir goalstheir goalstheir goals –– Be a good example for your childBe a good example for your child

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5.5. Know Your Child’s FriendsKnow Your Child’s Friends –– Know where and how your child spends their free time.Know where and how your child spends their free time. –– Entertain your child with positive activities and gamesEntertain your child with positive activities and games –– Know the influence that your child’s friends have onKnow the influence that your child’s friends have on

themthem –– Know the parents of your child’s friends, and learn whatKnow the parents of your child’s friends, and learn what

they think about gangsthey think about gangs –– Don’t allow your child to associate with gang membersDon’t allow your child to associate with gang members

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developdevelop –– Develop with your children a list of the rules andDevelop with your children a list of the rules and

consequences of the houseconsequences of the houseconsequences of the houseconsequences of the house –– Be just, consistent and firmBe just, consistent and firm –– Do not discipline when you are too angry. Wait untilDo not discipline when you are too angry. Wait until

you calm downyou calm down –– Tell your family when you are angry and maintainTell your family when you are angry and maintain

respect for your childrenrespect for your childrenrespect for your childrenrespect for your children

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8.8. Guide Your Child Toward a Good EducationGuide Your Child Toward a Good Education –– Take an active interest in your child’s educationTake an active interest in your child’s education –– Take your child to visit the local colleges andTake your child to visit the local colleges and

universitiesuniversities –– Emphasize the importance of a good education andEmphasize the importance of a good education and

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AcknowledgementAcknowledgement

Thanks to Wayne Sakamoto for his assistanceThanks to Wayne Sakamoto for his assistancewith the development of this resourcewith the development of this resource