One of your friends is feeling pressured to join a gang. Some of her best friends are in gangs. Your friend mentions that she doesn’t want to lose her friends.

What is the best recommendation for your friend’s safety?

1. she should join the gang with her friends and participate in all gang related tasks

2. she should join the gang with her friends but refuse to sell or do drugs

3. she should hangout with the gang without joining the gang herself

4. she should not join the gang and instead join a school club she is interested in

4. She should not join the gang and instead join a school club she is interested in.

Joining a gang can lead to dangerous and harmful situations. It is essential to prioritize personal safety over maintaining friendships. By joining a school club, she can still make new friends and engage in activities that interest her, without putting herself at risk. It's important to support her decision to stay away from dangerous situations and encourage her to explore positive and healthy alternatives for socializing and making friends.