Preventing Gang-Related Violence

Gang-related violence disrupts learning and endangers lives. Prevention begins with positive engagement and awareness.

Preventative Measures:
✅ Stay focused on education—set goals and stay motivated.
✅ Join positive extracurriculars like sports, arts, or service clubs.
✅ Learn about the dangers of gang involvement.
✅ Build positive friendships and seek mentorship from trusted adults.

Key Message:

“You belong to your dreams, not to a gang.”
Positive choices create safer futures.

Choosing a Safer Path

"Hi, I’m Kabelo, and I go to school in Soweto. Some older learners were trying to pressure my friends and me to join their gang. I remembered what we learned at a school safety workshop about making safe choices and avoiding risky situations.

I told a teacher and walked away with friends who also didn’t want trouble. By speaking up and staying away from dangerous situations, we avoided violence and stayed safe."