"Ganging up on street gangs"

In Pittsfield Ron "Cook" Barrett visits a local middle school to raise gang awareness. As he held up two bandanas, one black, one yellow and asked what these colors represent about 20 students answered, "Latin Kings". An even more significant number recognized the Crip's black and red color affiliation. Are gangs really that big of a problem? Even in suburban and rural areas? Barrett argues that with online social networks like Myspace and Facebook it makes it easier for suburban kids to connect with teens in urban areas were gangs are more prevalent. He also talks briefly about the absence of family due to tough work schedules and how gangs provide that sense of family for teens who feel as though they do not get at home.

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