Gang Prevention Task Force

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  • Helps prevent gang recruitment and activity through varies programs in close partnership with Arlington Public Schools.  

  • Focuses on enhancing community safety through the enforcement of court-imposed rules such as curfew and court orders prohibiting juvenile delinquents from having contact with gang members or “wannabe” gang members 

  • Holds rule violators accountable through the currently developed continuum of sanctions 

  • Who they serve? ages? 

 

Tattoo Removal Program

  • No-cost to Arlington County residents under the age of 30 

  • Requirements: ?

For more information: 

https://www.pwcs.edu/departments/risk_management___security/gang_awareness/make_a_change___m__a__c___tattoo_removal_program 

 

 

Annual Outreach

Annual event that highlights soccer to bring awareness to the gang issue by identifying positive role models within the community, developing leadership skills, making healthy choices and learning about different resources in Arlington County.  

  • Small fee to participate, which includes, t-shirt and lunch.  

  • All are welcome; however, focused on middle and high school students in High Intensity Language trainings and English for speakers of other languages. 

  • Everyone must wear shin guards to play, no exceptions. 

  • Raffle tickets and prizes available 

 

IPE Program

IPE stands for Gang intervention, prevention & education services for youth at risk or gang involvement. This program provides individual and family case management and mentoring. Staff also provides bilingual (English/Spanish) presentations, training, workshops for youth, parents, and professionals. 

  • No cost to residents of Alexandria, Arlington, City of Falls Church, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William. 

  • Youth at risk of gang involvement or gang involved between the ages of   

  • Eligibility 
     

For information: