By Kalyn Wilson & Richard Banton

Gangs. They’re the one club no parent wants to see their kid join.

That’s why the Jackson County Sheriff Department sent out a pamphlet from the National Gang Center in order to inform parents on gang involvement. The infographic below breaks down why youths join gangs, facts about gang involvement and how parents can help ensure their kid does not become a member.

Gang Infographic

 

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