of bold violent or illegal act that could win the approval and praise of the homies.

It is the ability to refuse to be used by others and to take positive actions

to live happier lives free of destructive influences.

Richard M, Founder of CGA; Echoes of the Wounded Healer

Who is A Criminal?

WE

What Is A Gang?

is a group of two or more criminals associated together in some way:

with or without a name, of any ethnic group and simply those

with the same types of thinking, habits and lifestyle.

Who Is A Gang Member?

WE

Who are simply criminals.

Two or more of us together, with or without a group name

encourage and support one another in remaining

in the grips of a lifestyle, addicted to illegal activity.

What Is Lifestyle Addiction?

IT

is the most vicious and powerful of destructive forces.

IT

is driven by criminals, and intermixed

with other cunning, baffling addictions and when joined together become

a lethal combination without a conscience or compassion for others.

IT

It is a lifestyle centered around rebellion and crimes of any nature,

usually associated with violence -

as long as our selfish wants and needs are satisfied.

Compounding our problem,

we normally are dependent upon drugs and/or alcohol abuse

before, during or after we commit illegal activity.

WE

are people who use these substances temporarily

in search of relieving pain, anger or guilt for the wrongs we do.

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CGA was birthed behind the iron bars of

Mule Creek Prison, Ione, California as

CALIFORNIA GANGS ANONYMOUS

Now the CGA concept has expanded, soon to become

Criminals and Gangs Anonymous

We believe that the CGA family should be available outside the prison

for the many people outside prison and outside California

who may need us and want what we have.

with people, in places, with different things too.

No matter were we tried to go, or what we tried to do,

things did not turn out as we hoped.

Now we're trying something brand new: how to fit in - into living normally

in a basic standard way as most people are successful doing.

Now everything else is starting to fit the right way too.

Richard M, Founder of CGA; Echoes of the Wounded Healer

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