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S'�,,, i a, �:�;. . a, 4 �� Vii^, No Gangs - YAKIMA Published: May 2W 0 4QTRS's Community Portal System for use by the general public - county wide. soluthm The Community of Yakima County needed a collaboration site that could be -used in.accordance -with the Yakima County Gang Commission to. • Provide more immediate and broader communications between the Citizens of our Community, the Commission members, -the county's 14 cities, the sheriff's office, the prosecutor's office and county courts, • Be able to post tips, report graffiti, be educated about gang signs — what to look for, be notified of meetings, get updates about the commission, be abreast to What's New in the efforts to fight gangs, general news and announcements.as well as research information and area specific reports, • The Community portal would - provide contact information with address.info_phone numbers and - email addresses,. for. the _County Commission, local Police Departments, Crime Stoppers etc, • Provide education for the community in the area of gang prevention and intervention, gang identifiers, answers to FAA's, • View gang related resource guides and work plans to assist in overall gang awareness Benefits ♦ Support the Commissions efforts to coordinate anti-gang initiatives among the county and the cities, as they seek to establish _programs such as block watch or crime -free rental housing o The Community Portal gives the community a one stop shop to education and awareness as well as a place to combine efforts towards better coordination and communication for all. ♦ The Community Portal allows everyone to be on the same page, generating momentum to deal with the Gang. -problem more aggressively Customer Profile Concerned citizens of Yakima County Business Situation Authorities estimate that more than 2,500 gang members are active in the county more than half of them in Yakima. As many as seven of the 12 homicides across the county so far this year have involved suspects or victims with gang ties. Technologies ■ ASP.Net -c# ■ SQL Server 2008 • Windows SharePoint Services -WSS hosting For more information about 4QTRS solutions — htto: / /www.4atrs.net — Telephone — 509-469 -0409 — Email — info @4gtrs.net @ 2010 4QTRS, LLC. All rights reserved. This case study is for informational purposes only 4QTRS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN THIS SUMMARY +r -No Gangs - Y1AKIMA -Published: May20TO 4QTRS's Task Force Portal System for use by Yakima Police Department and - outside agencies as a team eoHaboratiarr site. Customer Profile Concerned Law Enforcement Leaders of Yakima County Business Situation Solution A{Itfa()ittleS ESt#mafe - that-fTiDre than The Task Force needs.a collaboration site that could be used to_ 2,500 gang members are active in Provide more immediate and broader communications between the Gan the county more -than -half of them in • g Yakima. Task Force members, from the county's 14 cities, the sheriffs office, the As many-as-seven of the 12 prosecutor's office and county courts, as well as the representatives from homicides across the county so far he Yakama - Nation, this year - have involved suspects for victims with gang ties. • Provide a one stop shop to collaborate gang Task Force strategies, with the objective of significantly curtailing gang involvement, and its negative impact in Yakima County; • The Task Force portal would provide contact information with address info, phone numbers and email addresses, for the Executive Director, Commissioners, and Team Members, • Provide a location for Tips and Graffiti reports to reside, Announcements and Meeting Information, a Document Management library, a Picture library information sharing, performance measurement, and team collaboration to assist Police across the county in their efforts to continue to enforce the law against gang members and investigate gang - related crimes. Benefits ♦ Support the Task Forces-team -efforts to coordinate- -anti -gang initiatives among the county and the cities, ending gang recruitment and cutting violence around local schools, among other efforts ♦ The Task Force Portal gives the Police a one stop shop to collaborate around incoming -tips, and community reports. + The Task. Force Portal allows everyone to be on the same page, generating momentum to deal with the Gang problem more aggressively Technologies • ASP.Net .JD# • SQL Server 2008 Windows SharePoint Services ■ WSS Hosting For more information about 4QTRS solutions — http: / /www.4gtrs.net — Telephone — 509 -469 -0409 — Email — info @4gtrs.net © 2010 4QTRS, LLC. -All rights reserved. This case study is for informational purposes only 4QTRS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IN THIS SUMMARY Yakima County 1 211 is a local resource help line that can refer you to parenting programs, counselors, mental health therapists, and substance abuse providers Southeast Community Center /01C /Building the Bridges gang outreach workers can be reached at 509 - 575 -6114 Randy Town, ESD 105 Yakima County Gang Commission Coordinator (509) 454 -5313; randy.town @esd105.org All of the local police chiefs (Grandview, Granger, Mabton, Moxee, Selah, Sunnyside, Tieton, Toppenish, Union Gap, Wapato, Yakama Nation Tribal Police, Yakima and Zillah) and the Yakima County Sheriff's office (unincorporated areas and the cities of Naches and Harrah) are also resources l/ IF C NA . A. A guide to hel ' prevent gang 7 fantiily and coi a ® ti iiIM ra riled by g u of Just' 1�� A t Justic P I u Natio al Institute of u ti istics, the Office of J Prevention, and the Ofilice of Vi s or opinions in this docu pres nt the cial position or the policies the Unit teI artment of Justice. 05!2010 j Parents play a crucial role in keeping their children out of gangs Unfortunately many parents lack important information about what to look for. Youth between 12 -14 years of age are most likely to consider joining a gang, however children as young as first grade can be recruited. You should know that kids who have school difficulties, a lack of parental supervision, use alcohol or other drugs, are often truant from school or very prone to "following the pack" are most at risk of gang involvement. Why Do Kids,Join Gangs? ;. • Adolescence is a time in life when children begin to define their own identity. Many seek out new peer groups as a means of gaining acceptance. Gangs can meet this need. Gangs can provide things children may not get at home or elsewhere — not just acceptance, but structure, money, food, activities, companionship, and even love. Kids don't run toward gangs, they are running away from something else and find gangs. You can help prevent gang involvement by ensuring all your children's needs are met in some other way. a you recognize and volvement in y ' nunity , 5" .0, � ¢ ® "KMA..y COMMUNITY FOUNDATION co'e"w,�r itizens for afe Yakima Valley P Ciommunities ew�one s..� . cemmomdes omen ar �'«n ycem -poo`' r Youth who are involved in gangs may exhibit changes in behavior You should watch for these behaviors ' and the other indicators listed in this brochure: Negative behavioral changes: • Withdrawing from family and family activities. • Increased truancy or school discipline. • Declining school performance. • Staying out late without reason. • Unusual desire for secrecy. • Confrontational behavior including disrespect for parental and school authority. • Sudden negative attitudes toward police. • Changes in attitude about usual activities including school, Church, or sports. ,(V Additional Behavioral Warning Signs: • Unusual interest in one of two colors of clothing or a particular brand or logo. Interest in gang - influenced music or movies. • Gang -type drawings or gang symbols on schoolbooks, clothing, notebooks, or walls. • Withdrawal from longtime friends and forming of a new peer group who wear the same colors, numbers, or symbols. • Use of unusual hand signals to communicate with friends. • Sudden changes in the style of dress. • Possession of firearms or other weapons. • Unexplained injuries, such as being beaten or injuries to hands and knuckles from fighting. • Unexplained cash or goods such as clothing Gangs use colors, clothing, numbers, and symbols to Idmtlfy members of their group and to communicate their membership to others. To a person with even a little gang knowledge, these signs are often obvious. You should not make conclusions about gang membership based on only one sign or indicator Gang -like clothing is a popular style that many youth wear, and can change continually. Please consult with a knowledgeable source such as the school if you are unsure about your student's gang Involvement. Clothing Styles and Colors: Gang members commonly use clothing and colors to show their membership. You should be aware of any changes In the way your child dresses, especially if he or she Insists on only wearing certain colors, numbers, or brands. Another common sign is a student who refuses to wear a certain color Gangs members commonly wear clothing styles popularized by Hip Hop artists, such as over -sized pants worn below the waist (known as "sagging "). Colored bandanas are used as symbols, as are colored belts and colored shoes. Teamwear and team logos are sometimes used to show membership Teamwear in non - traditional colors can be purchased to show membership Graffiti and Artwork: Gangs use graffiti to mark their territory and to communicate with or challenge other gangs. Gang graffiti usually Includes the same symbols, colors, and numbers that gang members wear. Gang members will also "tag" their notebooks and papers with gang symbols, and will often have drawings that represent their membership The Old English style of writing is commonly used by gangs in artwork. The number one thing a parent can do is to BE INVOLVED WITH YOUR CHILD! • Spend time with your child and show an interest in them. Care about their school work and their extra curricular activities • LOOK in your child's room - It is okay to be a bit nosy if you're concerned about them • KNOW your child's friends and meet the parents /guardians of your child's friends Symbols aqd Numbers: Gangs members will wear or use certain numbers and symbols that represent their gang, set, or clique. Symbols Include stars, pitchforks, Playboy bunnies, crowns, and three dots in a triangle. Common numbers used Include 5, 13, 14, and 74. Numbers may represent letters of the alphabet (b =2, c =3). Local sets may use their area code to communicate their home Gang members will tattoo these symbols and numbers, or even the name of their gang. Hand Signs: Some gangs use hand signs to show loyalty to a gang and to challenge or disrespect rival gang members You should question any hand signs your child uses that you don't ' recognize, Music: "Gangsta" rap is a style of music that uses lyrics to glorify gang life and violence. Rap music can glorify a specific gang, and can also be derogatory to other gangs, police, and other groups. • SET FIRM LIMITS and lovingly enforce them • EAT meals together V • PLAN family time - make time to play together and keep family traditions r� • TAKE a parenting class - children don't come with Instructions - be open to learning other ways of parenting, not just repeating how you were parented (or maybe not parented) • BE what you want your child to be - If you want respect and love, give it. Local,Yakima County Gangs Most of the street gangs in Yakima County fall into two categories - the Surenos or the Nortenos. Surenos: A California- origin street gang associated with the Mexican Mafia prison gang Rivals with Nortenos • Blue bandanas and blue clothing • Letters "S" and "M" or "eme" • Number 13 (for "M" - may be X3 or XIII) • May reverse the letter "N" In writing (as a sign of 'disrespect' to Nortenos) Florencia: A California- origin street gang associated with the Surenos Rivals with Nortenos. Blue bandanas and clothing Number 13, and letter "F" 18th Street A California- origin street gang associated with the Surenos. Rivals are Nortenos & Florencia • Black, grey, or blue bandanas /clothing • Number 18 (may be XVIII or X8) In Yakima County other Surenos affiliates include: LVL - Little Valley Lokitos VSL - Varrio Surenos Locos PBS - Play Boy Surenos SSF - South Side Familia TLS - Tiny Locos Surenos ESS - East Side Surenos WSP - West Side Pomona ESL - East Side Longos R � Nortenos: A California- origin street gang associated with the Nuestra Familia prison gang. Rivals with Surenos. • Red bandanas and red clothing • Letters "N" or "ene" and number 14 • Huelga bird and UNLV teamwear • May cross out the letter "S" in writing (as a sign of disrespect to Surenos) In Yakima County other Nortenos affiliates include: La Raza XIV (LR XIV) North Side Villlns (NSV) Varrio Campo Vida 21st St. (VCV21) g graffiti is used to claim turf and Dmmunicate with rival gangs. F13 tag is in the Old English ring style, and claims territory for =lorenaa gang, and the NK is a at to the rival Nortenos. (Courtesy hwest Gangs) Other Gangs and Gang -Like Groups: Some youth may join gang -like groups that differ from "traditional" street gangs. These groups usually reject the label "gang" but may engage In criminal, violent, and anti- social activity. Examples Include. Straight Edge ICP - Insane Clown Posse / Juggalos Tagger crews Los Vatos Desmadrosos (claim the color green) CPV - Chicanos Por Vida (claim the color brown) W$H -West Side Hustlers (claim the color black) ESC - East Se Crips (claim the color blue) NP - Native Pride (claim the color red) ' BPL - Brown Pride Locos (claim the color brown)