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Gangs are filling a void for teens lacking support at home, acting as substitute families by providing acceptance, responsibility, accountability, and community. As family structures break down, gang involvement rises as teens search elsewhere to meet core needs. To truly address the root cause of gang problems, churches and communities must step in to offer programs meeting these needs for teens by providing mentoring, tutoring, and love. Churches adopting local schools could create such programs and make
- Author
- Megan McCrea
- Language
- EN