Gang Violence

For many young people in cities like Chicago and Tijuana, Mexico Gang affiliation provides a sense of identity. The widespread nature of this issue almost suggests that an epidemiologist needs be involved. The need for protection and a sense of belonging, as well as the desire for power are sought after by many who choose to become gang participants. The rapid growth of gangs and the societal issues that fuel it ought to become a concern for all who value peace. Prevention must start at a young age, before young people are drawn by necessity to the streets. World Needy provides education to children providing tools for healthy and productive development within society, thus hitting the problem of gang violence at one of its primary roots. With the support of experts who specialize in gangs as well as drug abuse and gun violence, we seek to gather valuable insight on how to approach and meet the needs of the communities that suffer most from the evil of gangs.

Violence Prevention Strategies

World Needy seeks to develop strategies to counteract the negative societal risks and factors that promote violence. Below are some ways we seek to do this. • Create High opportunities for positive social involvement such as youth recreational programs, and youth anti-violence role modeling opportunities. • Encourage and demonstrate respect for human life and a sense of responsibility for one another. • Offer anger management tools and counseling programs, as well as mediation and conflict resolution assistance as non-violent options of solving conflicts. • Provide alcohol and drug interventions for young people and families.