Teens often join gangs because they long to have the friendship or love they dont get from their loved ones. Some teens even join because they figure that being in a gang would insure the protection of their families.
Teens and Parents:

http://www.safeyouth.org

http://www.ehow.com

http://www.teenhelp.com

http://teens.lovetoknow.com

http://www.familyfirstaid.org

http://www.susanrosovsky.com

http://teenlifelines.net

http://www.nationalgangcenter.gov/

http://www.idcide.com

Numbers:

Teen Life Lines: 1-866-217-2575
Gang Hotline:(703) 228-GANG (4264)
Gang hotline (South Mountain): 602-534-4264
Gang Task Force 770-417-2383