NYPCC Launches Awareness Campaign and Symposium to Tackle Youth Gang Involvement and Promote Prevention Strategies BROOKLYN, NY – Youth gangs are a nationwide concern. According to the National Gang Center (NGC), gang membership is a strong predictor of individual violence in adolescence, and individuals are significantly more criminally active during periods of active gang membership. The good news is that there are things that can be done to help address the gang issue in our youth. “Students, families, and our school communities must be aware of the presence of gangs within their neighborhoods to provide helpful supports that allow for both intervention and prevention,” said Eilliot Klein, the chief executive officer…