Task Force on Gangs and Youth Violence
In response to the emerging gang problem in Southwest Missouri, and knowing that substance abuse and gangs go hand-in-hand, the Task Force on Gangs and Youth Violence works with law enforcement, schools, youth service organizations, neighborhood associations, media, businesses, and others to address this issue.
Get your child involved: Youth who are active in structured programs are more likely to resist drugs, alcohol, and violence
RESOURCES
- A Sporting Chance: 881-7373
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks: 889-9136
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield: 862-9249
- Ozark Trails Boy Scout Council: 883-1636
- Bridges for Youth: 864-4167
- Community Partnership cityELEMENTS/Leadership Club: 888-2020
- Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland: 877-312-4764
- Hand in Hand Multicultural Center: 865-HOPE (4673)
- NAACP Youth Council: YPM: 873-6386
- Ozarks Regional YMCA: 862-7456 or 881-1599
- Shapes Mentoring Program: 864-6139
- Springfield Community Center: 866-6319
- Springfield-Greene County Park Board: 864-1049
- MO 2-1-1 Information & Referral : 2-1-1 or 800-427-4626
- University of Missouri Extension: 4H Club: 862-9284 ext. 13
- Young Life: 831-0009
Contact organizations in your neighborhood to see what activities and programs are available for your child.
For more information on gangs and youth violence, please visit the Task Force's website.