Gang Prevention

Gangs have been the reason why many young teens have ruined their lives. You may blame the gangs for 75% of crimes that occur in the United States. But it mainly affects the Los Angeles area.So instead of judging these criminals they should be helped to not fall into gangs and its violence. Every year the percentage of kids being affiliated with gangs increases. Gang prevention programs are out there and have helped ex-gang members flip their life to succeeding and have prevented kids from affiliating with gangs but it seem to not be enough. I am higly concerned with this issue because my uncle was a victim of gang affiliation he ruined his life and is now in jail, he spent most of his childhood in prison since he was 14. I would not like a gang member approach one of my young siblings and persuade them that gang affiliation will give them security and a great life. Therefore I would like to speak out about this issue.