National-What Can Be Done

These pictures are of an arrest made by the National Gang Task Force. The National Gang Task Force thrives off of individuals who help fighting gangs by reporting gang-like activity to the Tast Force.

At the national level there are many ways to help your community and nation in making a difference in the fight against gangs. The MS-13 has grabbed national attention in many areas and in many different cases. The FBI has a site that compels individuals to help them fight the MS-13.Encouraging people to become educated about gangs, this relatively new task force dedicated to fighting the MS-13.
"In December 2004, we launched a multi-agency MS-13 National Gang Task Force—the first of its kind—focused specifically on dismantling MS-13 by increasing and speeding the flow of information and intelligence, coordinating investigations, and helping local and state law enforcement more easily identify the gang in their areas."
The National Gang Task Force asks individuals to contact them to inform them about any gang "hang-outs" or any other information about the MS-13. To help people get educated about gangs, The National Gang Task Force has a 74 page PDF file that helps individuals work with their community to stop the MS-13.
Also, there are many small organizations which make a difference in gang fighting that can prevent violence in our youth. MAWG is small growing organization that parents can join to help on a national level. G.R.E.A.T. is similar to DARE, but it is focused on fighting gangs. It encourages groups like MAWG to get involved with incentives of up to 150,000 dollars to make a difference. These organizations are just a few ways that you can help on a national level.