Understanding Gangs: Insights into Gang Dynamics and Influences

Delve into the intricate world of gangs with a focus on key aspects such as group dynamics, identification markers, and factors that contribute to gang proliferation. Explore how numbers, colors, and symbols play a crucial role in gang affiliations and operations, along with insights on factors driving gang presence in local communities. Additionally, gain an understanding of the intersection between gangs and military environments, shedding light on unique dynamics prevalent in such settings.

• Gang Dynamics
• Identification Markers
• Factors
• Community Influence
• Military Presence

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1. Gangs 101 DAWN BLACKMON, CSPS MARK FOMBY GEORGIA SCHOOL OF ADDICTION STUDIES SAVANNAH, GA AUGUST 27TH 31ST,2018

2. Big 4 in the Southeast Bloods Crips Vicelords Disciples

3. Right side VS Left side RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE People Nation Vicelords Some Bloods Peeps Homies Number 5 Folk Nation Disciples Some Crips sets Cuz, folks Number 6

4. Colors Colors are important Vicelords are gold and black, but some use red because they identify with Bloods Disciples and crips ware mostly black and blue But some gang members disassociate with colors on purpose to not be identified or they all dress alike Some in the gangs may wear certain colors to identify their roles EX: green = the money man Parents, if kids ask where are we going? I need to change clothes? Making sure they can wear certain colors in that part of town.

5. Numbers 5 6 Use numbers as alphabet Quickly they can decipher a message 312 = Detroit (for the Detroit area code) Often use 3 digit number/area code to identify where they are from

6. Schools and kids Numbers are very important a Folk or Crip will not associate with a 5, and VL or a Blood will not associate with a 6 (Example being in line, etc.) If you associate with Crips students will NOT put CK together (misspell words etc.) Why? IF you find something that has them identifying with like drawings or writings or their BIble, sometimes (often) they want someone to know they are in a gang and want out.

7. 5 things gangs look for to thrive in an area: Population of 15K or more Average income below 26K A major interstate close by College of University close by Military base within 45-60 minutes

8. Military Largest conglomerations of gangs in Fort Benning, GA All Infantry to Fort Benning Why do you think this is? If you score above a 110 on the entrance exam, you get to choose what you want to go into, if not you go straight to infantry

9. Words and Symbols Gangster City = Hell or the left side of Satan David = they think King David, really David Barksdale one of the founders of the Daddy = Satan Mama = Queen Sheba, the whore of Satan 6 pointed star = 6 principles Bandana = their colors, they have that SOMEWHERE on them 8 balling = getting along because b and d looks like an 8

10. Others Hispanic Gangs growing Girls used to be the crib Queen Now they have their own gangs

11. Why do kids join a gang? SOR Skills Opportunity Recognition

12. Contact Information Dawn C Blackmon, CSPS Regional Capacity Coach 843-229-3911