How To Tell If A Kid Is In A Gang And What To Do About It depicts the enormity of the gang problem and helps parents as well as professionals who work with children recognize the warning signs. It addresses parental concerns on the dangers of gang involvement and discusses prevention and intervention strategies.

Parents and educators learn the mysteries of teen gangs and how to recognize the warning signs of gang membership. Professional counselors offer practical, assertive suggestions for intervention. Parents who want to do something, but aren't sure just what, get the information they need to step up and prevent their own child's involvement in violence.

Consultants for this program were Melissa Caudie, Principal, John Martyn High School, Jefferson, LA; Debra Drain, Project Coordinator, Snohomish County Inter-Local Gangs Program, Everett, WA; Len Edwards, Executive Director, Commission on Missing and Exploited Children, Memphis, TN; Sgt. Jim Mantle, St. Ann Police Dept., St. Ann, MO; Alex Rascon, San Diego Unified School District Police Dept, San Diego, CA