Gangs bring violence and criminal activity throughout our nation, making it a major issue of concern. In 2011, there were approximately 29,900 active gangs in 3,300 jurisdictions (Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, 2013). Commonly, gangs are defined as a group of three or more people who participate in criminal activities and are distinguished by a clearly defined name, sign and/or color. Some examples of criminal activity include, but are not limited to: drug dealing, graffiti, assaults, and robberies. This article investigates the role that community structural interventions play in assisting low-income families involved in adolescent gangs. It is hypothesized that adolescents from low-income families may join a gang to gain a sense of belonging due to declining parental monitoring, lack of family communication and involvement, and possible family violence. I chose to look at crime prevention involving teen gangs because most of the crimes I hear about or see in surrounding communities and across the United States are committed by minors. I have worked in correctional facilities as a behavior modification worker and most of the juveniles I have spoken to have committed crimes to prove they are "tough", become gang members, or for financial gain. The majority said they did not have a strong parent in the family who cared enough to redirect them to the right path when they were going in the wrong direction or hanging out with the wrong people. I have always believed that until the root root of the problem is eviscerated and replanted, our problems with teenagers committing crimes and their involvement in gangs will continue. In this research article by McNeil, Herschberger, and Nedela (2013), there are four specific questions that I will ask