The latest anti-gang initiative launched by the Abbotsford Police Department brings the fight against crime very close to home.

Parents are the latest focus of the year-old campaign warning middle school and secondary school students about the consequences of a criminal lifestyle.

In Operation Lodestar, parents are urged to set an example for their children, support school, make the rules, stay informed and get involved in their kid's lives.

Police say parents form a vital part of the solution to youth involvement in gangs and criminal activity.