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2 Corinthians 5:17

Gang Outreach is a faith-based, award winning, multi-racial, multi-cultural gang prevention and intervention program in Lake County, Illinois, providing services designed to positively influence the lives of at-risk youth in four areas: Developmentally, Emotionally, Socially and Spiritually.

Gang Outreach includes weekly activities which reach gang members, wannabes and at-risk youth in schools, business areas, parks, jails and drug-infested neighborhoods.

Our goal is to inspire and instill within the youth a desire to fulfill their potential in life with a sense of dignity, honor, respect and destiny. Through partnering with parents, ex-gang members, mentors, community - based organizations of mutual purpose, police departments and probation officers we will accomplish the task before us.

Gang Outreach offers several means of gang intervention and prevention including:

* Speaking At Area Schools In Classrooms And Assemblies
* Speaking One On One With Youth About Gang Involvement
* Speaking At Neighborhood Watch Group Meetings
* Presentations At Local Gang Forums In Community Colleges
* Working With Law Enforcement In Local Communities
* Finding "Safe Houses" For Youth Attempting To Leave Their Gang
* Purchasing Clothing For Ex-Gang Members To Replace Gang "Colors"
* Providing Assistance In Obtaining Employment For Ex-Gang Members
* Speaking At Area Conferences On Gang Violence

From Gangs To God

Transitions is a support group program for young people seeking to get out of gang activity. Each meeting consists of group dialogue, prayer, Bible study, refreshments, and one on one dialogue as needed.

TRANSITIONS MEMBERS
* Attend Bi-Monthly Support Group Meetings
* Participate In Bible Studies
* Learn Conflict Resolution Techniques
* Participate In Community Service Activities
* Become Eligible For Tattoo Removal Program

Some youth in the Lake County, Illinois area have been court-ordered to attend Transitions meetings. This has helped to rehabilitate gang members and introduce them into mainline society. These rehabilitated youth are assisted by Gang Outreach in securing employment. A certificate of completion is awarded to those individuals who have successfully progressed through our seven-level Transitions program. The average time frame for most individuals is from three to six months, depending on their willingness to change.