Post on 01-Jan-2016
Lenoir County JCPC
Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention -
Center for the Prevention
of School Violence
Center Vision
Every student will attend a school that is safe and secure, one that is free of fear
and conducive to learning.
DJJDP - Center for the Prevention of School Violence
Center Mission
The Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention – Center for the Prevention of School Violence
serves as a resource center and “think tank” for efforts that are directed at guiding all of North Carolina’s youth toward
becoming productive members of their schools and communities.
DJJDP - Center for the Prevention of School Violence
Gangs-National Stat
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The percentage of students reporting the presence of gangs at school increased from 21 to 24 percent
between 2003 and 2005.
Indicators of School Crime and Safety, 2006http://nces.ed.gov/programs/crimeindicators/ind_08.asp
District 8 Gang Surveys
Survey Methodology• 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th graders in Greene, Lenoir,
and Wayne Counties• Administered in November 2006• 786 surveys completed• Survey questions were from the Natl. Youth
Gang Center; Community Guide
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Lenoir County Gang Surveys
DJJDP - Center for the Prevention of School Violence
• 270 Surveys Completed
• 120 Females (44.4%) and 134 Males (49.6%)
• 16 students did not answer gender question
Grade Level # Students (%)
6th 69 (25.6%)
8th 78 (28.9%)
10th 44 (16.3%)
12th 66 (24.4%)
Did not answer grade question
13 (4.8%)
Lenoir County Gang Surveys
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Living Arrangements of Students that Self-Reported Ever Being a Gang Member
Arrangement % Popn % Gang Members
Mother Only 41.8% 52.8%
Father Only 5.2% 2.8%
Mother and Father (nuclear) 32.6% 27.8%
Grandparents 4.8% 11.1%
Aunt 1.5% 2.8%
Other Guardians 14.1% 2.8%
Total Students 270 36
Lenoir County Gang Surveys
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Average Grades Earned- Popn Average Grades of Self-Reported Gang Members
Mostly F’s (3.3%) Mostly F’s (5.6%)
Mostly D’s (3.7%) Mostly D’s (8.3%)
Mostly C’s (25.6%) Mostly C’s (41.7%)
Mostly B’s (51.1%) Mostly B’s (41.7%)
Mostly A’s (13.7%) Mostly A’s (2.8%)
Lenoir County Gang Surveys
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Relationship Between Self-Reporting Ever Being a Gang Member and Suspension from School, in the past 12 months
N=35 (who answered this question)
# Suspensions # Students, (%)
Zero 16 (44%)
1 or 2 times 11 (31%)
3 to 5 times 5 (14%)
6 to 9 times 2 (6%)
10 to 19 times 1 (3%)
Lenoir County Gang Surveys
Are there gangs at your school? (students, %)
DJJDP - Center for the Prevention of School Violence
NO!13%
no16%
yes29%
YES!29%
no amswer13%
Lenoir County Gang SurveysHow often have gangs been involved in fights, attacks, or violence at your school in the past 6 months? (students, %)
No answer (58, 21.5%)Never (46, 17.0%)Once or twice a month (34, 12.6%)Once or twice a week (7, 2.6%)Almost every day (12, 4.4%)Don’t know (113, 41.9%)
DJJDP - Center for the Prevention of School Violence
DJJDP - Center for the Prevention of School Violence
Safe Schools PyramidSafe Schools Pyramid
The CommunityThe Community
Effective School Practices
• Whole school-community effort
• Common language and understanding
• Awareness
• Professional development for all staff
• “Proven” programs
Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention – Center for the Prevention of School Violence
Effective Interventions
• Identifying Early Warning Sings
• Threat Assessment
• Peer mediation
• Alternatives to Suspension
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Accomplishing the Mission
Information Provision
800-299-6054
919-733-3388
www.cpsv.org
William.lassiter@ncmail.net
DJJDP - Center for the Prevention of School Violence
Accomplishing the Mission
Technical Assistance
– Workshops, trainings, facilitations
– Program development, maintenance,
research, and evaluation
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The “I” Vision
Every youth will live in a community that takes interest in, is involved with, and
invests on behalf of all its youth.
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Center Contact Information:
800-299-6054
www.cpsv.org
www.ncdjjdp.org
DJJDP - Center for the Prevention of School Violence