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Gang Awareness GuideNJ OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL • JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION EVALUATE • EDUCATE • ELIMINATE EVALUATE • EDUCATE • ELIMINATEEVALUATE • EDUCATE • ELIMINATE Introduction JJC’s Gang Management Unit:1001 Spruce Street, Suite 20

2 2 • P.O. Box 107 • Trenton, NJ 08625-010
2 • P.O. Box 107 • Trenton, NJ 08625-0107Telephone: • Fax: (609) 943-4611our State. The JJC works with schools, community organizationsaddresses youth gangs at all levels. With funding from the NJCore Curriculum Standards.community-based progr

3 ams. The workbook-based lessonsof partic
ams. The workbook-based lessonsof participants. The most important goal of the curriculum isdeveloping self-efficacy skills, thereby allowing juveniles toTo expand its reach, the JJC is forming partnerships withcommunities to train others in th

4 e Phoenix curriculum. The JJCis also coo
e Phoenix curriculum. The JJCis also coordinating with the county offices of probation, as well asyouth in the community.Experienced JJC staff are available to conduct workshops.One-day training sessions can be adapted to meet an audience’s www

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.njgangfree.org valuate • ducate • liminate Gang Awareness Guide however, gang members also make use ofGraffiti, hand signs, colors, and tattoos areindicators of gang affiliation.markings and graffiti. These often overlap.right away. The items

6 listed as Identifiers inpeople might wea
listed as Identifiers inpeople might wear, tattoos and other mark-ings. The items listed as Phrases are expres-or write on their school notebooks. As a par-Street gangs are targeting young people atinvolvement. This booklet is designed tolies,

7 schools and communities. The pagestivity
schools and communities. The pagestivity. If you spot any of these signs, there Security, protection and a sense ofLack of family, community, or youthunder the age of 15 in New Jersey. Childrenknown gang affiliations. In fact, occur on school p

8 roperty. DAMUETTE = Sister Bloodettes Ru
roperty. DAMUETTE = Sister Bloodettes Ruby Red What’s popping? Originally from Los Angeles, the one of the largest associations of in the United States. These extremely vio-losophy. Members use violence to protectshare a comprehensive philosoph

9 y, ex-pressed in an oath, a prayer, a so
y, ex-pressed in an oath, a prayer, a song, a motto,a concept of war, and 31 cluding an Initiation, B’s up ( ), C’s Down ( ) www.njgangfree.org C 5 valuate • ducate • liminateGang Awareness Guide Originally from Los Angeles, the Crips

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arean organization of aggressive and brutalthe drug trade. Throughout the 1980’s and1990’s the Crips developed intricate net-gangs across America. Crip gangs are wellestablished across the United States.Colors blue, gray, orange and purple6 Po

11 inted Star of DavidC’s up ( ), B’s d
inted Star of DavidC’s up ( ), B’s down ( )Blue, gray, orange or purple bandanasCrip WalksB’s crossed out www.njgangfree.org C-Ya C’s Up Cuzz What’s C 7 valuate • ducate • liminateGang Awareness Guide extremely violent and a well organ

12 ized gang.The gang is active in New York
ized gang.The gang is active in New York, New Jerseyis from the distribution of drugs and robbery.Pittsburgh sports team apparelYellow and black bandanas, beadsPee Wee King (for those under18) ADR Amor de rey (Love of the king) 360 whole, comp

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lete and unbreakable www.njgangfree.org 9 valuate • ducate • liminateGang Awareness Guide and is an extremely violent gang. The groupIn the United States, Ñeta chapters exist in- Tattoo with the numbers 1.50Depicting shackles and handcuffs ÑET

14 Awww.njgangfree.org ñeta phrasesDeCorazo
Awww.njgangfree.org ñeta phrasesDeCorazon 11 valuate • ducate • liminateGang Awareness Guide Los Angeles, MS 13 is one ofStates. Members smuggle and distributeTypical latin gang tattoos www.njgangfree.org “Trucha” stands for “look out” 13 val

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uate • ducate • liminateGang Awareness Guide Graffiti on books and walls 14Warning Signs www.njgangfree.org Monitor/limit children’s exposureto violence contained in television,property and pride in community.Don’t let children stay out late or

16 Become involved in your child’seducation
Become involved in your child’seducation and in your community. valuate • ducate • liminateGang Awareness Guide notes NJ Office of the Attorney GeneralJuvenile Justice CommissionGang Management Unit Gang Awareness Guide and www.njgangfree.org