The home secretary said parents needed to know the signs of gang involvement and where to turn if they were worried.
The booklet says young people join gangs for a host of reasons including excitement, protection or money from crime.
It tells parents to talk to their children about "the dangers and consequences of gang involvement" and offer them more positive activities to get involved in.
Parents should also look out for certain changes in behaviour, including:
Has your child started to use new slang words?
Do they have any unexplained money or new possessions?
Do they have a new nickname?
Has their appearance changed? Are they dressing in a particular style or "uniform", for example, wearing a bandana?
Do they use graffiti style "tags" on possessions such as schoolbooks?
Do they have unexplained physical injuries?
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