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Are you, or do you know an at risk individual? Do you need help?
Reach out or send a referral to the Winnipeg Police Service Gang Prevention Coordinator
WINNIPEG POLICE SERVICE GANG HOTLINE
Manitoba Justice Project Gang Proof Resource Line Manitoba 1-800-691-4264www.gov.mb.ca/justice/commsafe/pubs/project-gang-proof.pdfNon-emergency resource line for youth, parents and others dealing with gang-related issues. Callers will be referred to the appropriate resources.
Gang Action Interagency Network (G.A.I.N.) - has created a handbook titled Finding Opportunities for Youth: Most Active Youth Services, Programs and Organizations in Winnipeg by Area. Other gang-prevention resources are available at www.gainmb.org
211 Manitoba - is a searchable online database of government, health, and social services that are available across the province. The service helps Manitobans who are looking to find the right community or social resource but don’t know where to start. 211 Manitoba also makes it easy for service providers and first responders to direct others to the right resource. Services are grouped together into categories that include food and clothing, housing and homelessness, health, mental health, employment, newcomers, children and parenting, and youth.
Turnabout Program Winnipeg 204-945-5609 / Manitoba 1-866-276-5081
Assists children under 12 who have come into conflict with the law. The program is a partnership between provincial agencies, community groups and local police services.
Facts about Gangs• The majority of gang members are male• Almost half of gang members are under
18yrs of age• Gang members are from all races,
cultures, social economic groups• The goal of a gang is to participate in
illegal activities using violence and intimidation
• Females in gangs are regularly utilized in the sex trade and/or exploited
What parents can do to assist in preventing gang activity• Spend quality time with your children
and get involved in their education.• Know your children’s friends and their
families.• Teach your children how to cope with
peer pressure.• Help your children develop good conflict/
resolution skills.• Encourage your children to participate in
positive after school activities with adult supervision (e.g. organized sports, youth groups).
• Challenge your children’s whereabouts.
Winnipeg Police Service
GANG PREVENTION AND EXITING STRATEGIES
Providing support for at risk individuals
Winnipeg Police Service
The following are some of the signs/indicators to consider when making a referral to the Winnipeg Police Service Gang Prevention Coordinator:
• Active / Admitted Gang Members • Siblings of Active Gang Members• Associates with Gang Members • Sexually Exploited Females • Associates with other Wannabee Gang Members • Possible / Known Gang Intentions of Recruitment • Easily Influenced Individual • Drug Dealers• Escalating Criminal Behavior • First Time Young Offenders• Limited Family and Positive Supports • Becomes Withdrawn from Regular Activities
Possible Signs of a Person at Risk for Gang Enrollment• Owns more than one cell phone• Isolated from friends and Family • Shows signs of tobacco, alcohol or drug use• Changes circle of friends and desires too
much privacy• Carries a weapon or conceals personal items• Makes impulsive and/or excessive
purchases (clothes, jewelry, car, etc.)• Has large sums of money from an
unexplained source• Uses a gang’s specific colors, emblems or
hand signals• Has had negative interactions with police• Engages in vandalism or delinquent
behavior• Has a sibling who is already a known gang
member• Limited family support and may be relied
on to support themselves• Limited positive supports• Becomes withdrawn from regular activities
Where Do Gangs Recruit?• Schools• Parks• Parties• Recreation Centers• Through friends• In your own back yard• Online
Winnipeg Police Service Gang Prevention Coordinator
The Winnipeg Police Service is committed to assisting individuals who are currently at risk of being involved in gang activity. We at the Winnipeg Police Service will assist with
aligning at risk individuals with existing government and community agencies
to provide the necessary supports where possible.
• Group of three or more persons
• A group of people who commit crimes for material benefit and/or financial benefit
• May identify themselves through a common name, symbol, color, sign, graffiti or clothing
GANG?WHAT IS A
