I’m a single mother and have to work full time. How can I keep my children away from gangs?

Try and get your children involved in activities outside of school. Children that have a lot of unstructured time on their hands are prime recruitment material for gangs. Look to your extended family for assistance. Grandparents, uncles and aunts (yours and your child’s) older cousins – all of these can help provide structured time for your child. Remember though, the extended family’s activities can never replace the valuable time that you spend with your child.