Is Your Child At Risk From Gangs?

Do you want to know how to build your "Gang awareness?" Would you like to understand how to interpret the subtle warning signs that your child may be falling under the influence of a youth gang?

Learn to read gang-speak. Look for a cocked cap, a rolled up sleeve, or cuff, a certain colored bandana on one side of the body, a glove on one hand, one pocket out or one shoe lace untied. Understand what these signs are telling you.

Learn why it matters if his clothes smell different, or he has unexplained telephone numbers in his pockets, or even unexplained bruises.

Did you know that hand signals with friends, orshowing off hand signals around others is also a clear warning sign?

You know that tattoos, or "body graffiti" are an important part of gang culture, but how do you know which ones?

And most importantly, what are the steps you as a parent can take to tackle this sensitive issue?

Contact Us to take advantage of a rare opportunity to interact with a man who was once one of the most senior ranking gang chiefs in Chicago, and who knows gang culture from the inside out. Burrel Lee Wilks III, author of "Tattoos On My Soul: from the Ghetto to the Top of the World" has been advising youngsters, non-profits, businessmen, sports stars and celebrities for years.

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