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Gang AwarenessGang Awareness P e tt
Gang AwarenessGang Awareness P e ttand Preventionand Prevention
StrategiesStrategiesand Preventionand Prevention
StrategiesStrategiesStrategiesStrategiesStrategiesStrategies
Anthony CejaAnthony CejaAnthony CejaAnthony Ceja Student Support Services DepartmentStudent Support Services Department
(858) 569(858) 569 54425442(858) 569(858) 569--54425442 [email protected]@sdcoe.net
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ObjectivesObjectives zzUnderstanding of Current GangUnderstanding of Current Gang
TrendsTrendsTrendsTrends zzAbility to Recognize Potential GangAbility to Recognize Potential Gang
I l d Ri k SiI l d Ri k SiInvolvement and Risk SignsInvolvement and Risk Signs zzUnderstanding of Gang PreventionUnderstanding of Gang Prevention
StrategiesStrategies zzAbility to Help Parents WithAbility to Help Parents Withy py p
Prevention Strategies at HomePrevention Strategies at Home
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National Gang Statistics andNational Gang Statistics and TrendsTrendsTrendsTrends ((Continued)Continued)
zz Gang MigrationGang Migrationzz Gang MigrationGang Migration zz Influence of Prison Gangs on Street GangsInfluence of Prison Gangs on Street Gangs zz Involvement in Narcotic Trafficking byInvolvement in Narcotic Trafficking by
Traditional GangTraditional Gang Ti t M j I t ti l D T ffi kiTi t M j I t ti l D T ffi kiTies to Major International Drug TraffickingTies to Major International Drug Trafficking OrganizationsOrganizations
zz Increase in Gang Homicides in SmallerIncrease in Gang Homicides in Smallerz Increase in Gang Homicides in SmallerIncrease in Gang Homicides in Smaller CommunitiesCommunities
zz Involvement at Younger Ages (11)Involvement at Younger Ages (11)zz Involvement at Younger Ages (11)Involvement at Younger Ages (11) zz Native American Involvement is IncreasingNative American Involvement is Increasing
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U f M S hi i d WU f M S hi i d Wzz Use of More Sophisticated WeaponsUse of More Sophisticated Weapons zz Formation of CopyFormation of Copy--cat Type Gangscat Type Gangs zz Use of the InternetUse of the Internet zz Increase in Hate GangsIncrease in Hate Gangsz Increase in Hate GangsIncrease in Hate Gangs zz Tagger Crews Becoming More ViolentTagger Crews Becoming More Violent
G I d I l i B iG I d I l i B izz Gangs Increased Involvement in BusinessGangs Increased Involvement in Business of Prostitutionof Prostitution
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Criminal Street Gang DefinitionCriminal Street Gang Definition
zz Ongoing:Ongoing: –– OrganizationOrganization –– AssociationAssociation –– Or group of three or more personsOr group of three or more persons
zz Formal or InformalFormal or Informal zz Common NameCommon Namez Common NameCommon Name zz Common Signs or SymbolsCommon Signs or Symbols zz Pattern of Criminal ActivityPattern of Criminal Activity
GANG GANG StructureStructure GANGGANG StructureStructure
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Gang TypologiesGang Typologies
zzTraditional GangsTraditional Gangs zzBusiness/Profit GangsBusiness/Profit Gangs zzWhite Hate GangsWhite Hate GangszWhite Hate GangsWhite Hate Gangs zzCopyCopy--Cat GangsCat Gangs zzTagger Crews/Tagger Crews/TagbangersTagbangers
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Why Youth Join GangsWhy Youth Join Gangs
zz Born into itBorn into itzz Born into itBorn into it zz Neighborhood Norm, Peer PressureNeighborhood Norm, Peer Pressure zz Power, Protection, PrestigePower, Protection, Prestige zz Cultural Identity, FriendshipCultural Identity, Friendshipy, py, p zz Sense of Belonging, Attention, LoveSense of Belonging, Attention, Love zz RespectRespectz RespectRespect zz Money, Drugs, ExcitementMoney, Drugs, Excitement
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Gang Involvement IndicatorsGang Involvement Indicators
zz Verbal IndicatorsVerbal Indicatorszz Verbal IndicatorsVerbal Indicators –– SelfSelf--Admits MembershipAdmits Membership
ShoutShout outsoutsShout--outsouts –– ChallengesChallenges
zz “Where You From?”“Where You From?”z “Where You From?”“Where You From?”
–– Use of Gang SlangUse of Gang Slang zz Slob Crab ScrapSlob Crab Scrapzz Slob, Crab, ScrapSlob, Crab, Scrap
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Gang Involvement IndicatorsGang Involvement Indicators((Continued)Continued)((Continued)Continued)
NN V b l I diV b l I dizz NonNon--Verbal IndicatorsVerbal Indicators –– Tattoos, Brands, Burning, ScarringTattoos, Brands, Burning, Scarring –– GraffitiGraffiti –– HandsignsHandsigns –– ColorsColors –– AttireAttire –– PhotosPhotos
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Tattoos, Brands, Burning,Tattoos, Brands, Burning, ScarringScarringScarringScarring
zz Name of the Gang (City, Neighborhood,Name of the Gang (City, Neighborhood, Street, Area Code)Street, Area Code), ), )
zz NicknameNicknamez NicknameNickname
zz Slogans/SymbolsSlogans/Symbols
Tattoos, Brands, Burning,Tattoos, Brands, Burning, ScarringScarringScarringScarring ((Continued)Continued)
•• Latino/HispanicLatino/Hispanic zzSmile Now Cry Later (Theatrical Masks)Smile Now Cry Later (Theatrical Masks) zzMi Vida Loca (Three Dots)Mi Vida Loca (Three Dots) zzSurenos or Nortenos (13 or 14)Surenos or Nortenos (13 or 14) zzArea Codes (619, 213, 310)Area Codes (619, 213, 310) zzReligious Symbols (Cross, Virgin Mary)Religious Symbols (Cross, Virgin Mary) zzGang Name on Stomach, Back or NeckGang Name on Stomach, Back or Neck zzTear DropTear Drop
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Tattoos, Brands, Burning,Tattoos, Brands, Burning, ScarringScarringScarringScarring ((Continued)Continued)
•• Crips Bloods Pirus Folks PeopleCrips Bloods Pirus Folks People•• Crips, Bloods, Pirus, Folks, PeopleCrips, Bloods, Pirus, Folks, People zzCKCK zzBK/PKBK/PK zzPitchforksPitchforks
–– Pointed UpPointed Up--FolkFolk –– Pointed DownPointed Down--PeoplePeople
Stars/CrownsStars/CrownszStars/CrownsStars/Crowns –– Six PointedSix Pointed--FolkFolk –– Five PointedFive Pointed--PeoplePeopleFive PointedFive Pointed PeoplePeople
Tattoos, Brands, Burning,Tattoos, Brands, Burning, ScarringScarringScarringScarring ((Continued)Continued)
•• Hate GangHate Gang zzSupreme White People/Power (SWP, WP)Supreme White People/Power (SWP, WP) zzPeckerwood (Woody Woodpecker)Peckerwood (Woody Woodpecker) zzNazi Symbols (Swastika, SS, etc.)Nazi Symbols (Swastika, SS, etc.) zzNordic SymbolsNordic Symbols zzRacist Symbols (KKK, etc.)Racist Symbols (KKK, etc.) zzCeltic CrossCeltic Cross zz 88/1488/14 zzZOGZOG
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•• Southeast Asian GangSoutheast Asian Gang•• Southeast Asian GangSoutheast Asian Gang zzTTTT(T)TTTT(T)
TinhTinh LoveLoveTinh--LoveLove –– TienTien--MoneyMoney –– TuTu--PrisonPrison –– ToiToi--CrimeCrime –– RevengeRevenge
zzCigarette BurnsCigarette Burns –– Five DotsFive Dots
zzScarringScarringzScarringScarring
Gang GraffitiGang Graffiti
zz Denotes TerritoryDenotes Territory
zz Issued as a Challenge/Threat to OtherIssued as a Challenge/Threat to Other GangsGangsGangsGangs
zz May Include a Roster of Some MembersMay Include a Roster of Some Members
GraffitiGraffiti
••El CajonEl Cajon LocosLocosLocosLocos
••JokerJoker
TaggersTaggers
zz Continually Practicing GraffitiContinually Practicing Graffiti zz Graffiti Oftentimes Found in Their Notebooks,Graffiti Oftentimes Found in Their Notebooks,
on Backpacks, Hatson Backpacks, Hats zz Baggy Clothing With Several Pockets andBaggy Clothing With Several Pockets and
Backpack May Contain Paint MarkersBackpack May Contain Paint MarkersBackpack May Contain Paint, Markers,Backpack May Contain Paint, Markers, Etching ToolEtching Tool
zz Paint or Ink May Be Found on Clothes, Shoes,Paint or Ink May Be Found on Clothes, Shoes,y , ,y , , and Under Fingernailsand Under Fingernails
zz Piecer Books are Often Carried in BackpackPiecer Books are Often Carried in Backpack
Tagger CrewsTagger Crews
zz Tends to Form and Disperse QuicklyTends to Form and Disperse Quickly zz The More Time the Crew Exists, The MoreThe More Time the Crew Exists, The More
likely to Be in Conflict With a Local Ganglikely to Be in Conflict With a Local Ganglikely to Be in Conflict With a Local Ganglikely to Be in Conflict With a Local Gang zz Members Create the Crew’s Name, OftentimesMembers Create the Crew’s Name, Oftentimes
Using Three WordsUsing Three Words –– The Crew’s Tag Comes From The First Letters ofThe Crew’s Tag Comes From The First Letters of
The Crew’s Name. For Example:The Crew’s Name. For Example: zz RTS = Running The ShowRTS = Running The Show zz DTK = Down To KillDTK = Down To Kill zz EBK = East Bound CrewEBK = East Bound Crew zz UIS = Up In SmokeUIS = Up In Smoke
Tagger GraffitiTagger GraffitiTagger GraffitiTagger Graffiti
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HandsignsHandsigns
zz Rapid Movement of Hands and FingersRapid Movement of Hands and Fingers zz Letters Numbers or Symbols AssociatedLetters Numbers or Symbols Associatedz Letters, Numbers or Symbols AssociatedLetters, Numbers or Symbols Associated
With the GangWith the Gang zz Issued Greeting ChallengeIssued Greeting Challengezz Issued as a Greeting or ChallengeIssued as a Greeting or Challenge
Use of ColorsUse of Colors
Gang Attire and ParaphernaliaGang Attire and Paraphernalia
zz Use of ColorsUse of Colors zz Sports Team LogosSports Team Logos zz G ffiti/S b l Cl thiG ffiti/S b l Cl thizz Graffiti/Symbols on ClothingGraffiti/Symbols on Clothing zz Use of ClothingUse of Clothing
–– Slits on Pant LegsSlits on Pant Legs –– Rolled up Pant LegsRolled up Pant Legs
zz Right SideRight Side--FolkFolk zz Left SideLeft Side--PeoplePeople
zz Bagging, Sagging and DraggingBagging, Sagging and Dragging
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White Supremacy GangsWhite Supremacy Gangs
zz Will Not Refer To Themselves as A GangWill Not Refer To Themselves as A Gang zz Believe They Are A Political MovementBelieve They Are A Political Movement zz Believe They Are Protecting The PurityBelieve They Are Protecting The Purityz Believe They Are Protecting The PurityBelieve They Are Protecting The Purity
Of The Aryan RaceOf The Aryan Race zz Targets Include All Groups of Color,Targets Include All Groups of Color,z Targets Include All Groups of Color,Targets Include All Groups of Color,
Jews, Homosexuals, Race TradersJews, Homosexuals, Race Traders zz Internet and Music Heavily Used As ToolInternet and Music Heavily Used As Toolz Internet and Music Heavily Used As ToolInternet and Music Heavily Used As Tool
For Recruitment and PropagandaFor Recruitment and Propaganda zz Have Been Known to Recruit in SkateHave Been Known to Recruit in Skatez Have Been Known to Recruit in SkateHave Been Known to Recruit in Skate
Parks and SchoolsParks and Schools
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Can Have Connection to Other Can Have Connection to Other
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White Supremacy Gangs (Cont)White Supremacy Gangs (Cont)
zz Can Have Connection to OtherCan Have Connection to Other Organized White Supremacy GroupsOrganized White Supremacy Groups such as:such as: –– Aryan Brotherhood (AB), Nazi Low Riders,Aryan Brotherhood (AB), Nazi Low Riders,
Hells Angels, Skinheads, White AryanHells Angels, Skinheads, White Aryang , yg , y Resistance (WAR), Ku Klux Klan (KKK)Resistance (WAR), Ku Klux Klan (KKK)
zz Resistance Records is A Record LabelResistance Records is A Record Label Dedicated to Producing Music PromotingDedicated to Producing Music Promoting White Supremacy and Hate.White Supremacy and Hate.p yp y
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Gang Warning SignsGang Warning Signs
zz BackBack--pack or Notebooks have identifierspack or Notebooks have identifiers zz GraffitiGraffiti zz Inappropriate LanguageInappropriate Language zz Inappropriate DrawingsInappropriate Drawingszz Inappropriate DrawingsInappropriate Drawings zz Pictures of “friends” you do not knowPictures of “friends” you do not know
zz Develops a Violent or Aggressive AttitudeDevelops a Violent or Aggressive Attitude zz Lang ChangesLang Changeszz Language ChangesLanguage Changes zz New Friends into Gang CultureNew Friends into Gang Culture zz Starts Using a NicknameStarts Using a Nickname zz Change in DressChange in Dress
–– Consistent use on one color, bandanaConsistent use on one color, bandana zz SecrecySecrecy zz Unexplained Money, Jewelry, Other ItemsUnexplained Money, Jewelry, Other Items
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Gang Warning SignsGang Warning Signs zz Unexplained Cuts and BruisesUnexplained Cuts and Bruises zz Observed Practicing BehaviorsObserved Practicing Behaviorszz BehaviorsBehaviorsObserved PracticingObserved Practicing
zz HandHand--signssigns zz TattoosTattoos zz GraffitiGraffiti zz Hard staresHard stares
zz Spray cans, Markers, Etching toolsSpray cans, Markers, Etching tools zz Graffiti or Symbols Found Around HouseGraffiti or Symbols Found Around House zz Unusual ParaphernaliaUnusual Paraphernalia
zz Drug UseDrug Use zz WeaponsWeaponsz WeaponsWeapons
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Gang Warning SignsGang Warning Signs zz Gang ParaphernaliaGang Paraphernalia zz MusicMusiczz MusicMusic
–– Gangster RapGangster Rap –– Hate MusicHate Music –– Drugs and SuicideDrugs and Suicide
zz Computer UseComputer Use –– Gang web sitesGang web sitesGangGang –– Hate web sitesHate web sites –– Drug web sitesDrug web sites
Violent eb sitesViolent eb sitesViolent web sitesViolent web sites zz Loss of Interest in Normal AreasLoss of Interest in Normal Areas zz School Attendance ProblemsSchool Attendance Problems zz Drop in GradesDrop in Grades
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Establishing a Neutral SiteEstablishing a Neutral Site zz Policies and ProceduresPolicies and Procedures
–– RulesRules –– Dress CodesDress Codes –– No tolerance for gang identifiersNo tolerance for gang identifiers
C i E fC i E fzz Consistent EnforcementConsistent Enforcement zz Remove GraffitiRemove Graffiti zz Peer Assistance ProgramsPeer Assistance Programszz Peer Assistance ProgramsPeer Assistance Programs zz Gang MediationGang Mediation
–– Peace TreatiesPeace Treaties
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School & Community BasedSchool & Community BasedSchool & Community BasedSchool & Community Based PreventionPrevention
zz Staff AwarenessStaff Awareness zz Targeted PreventionTargeted Prevention zz MentoringMentoring zz Positive ActivitiesPositive Activities zz EnrichmentEnrichment zz After School ProgramsAfter School Programszz After School ProgramsAfter School Programs zz Youth Development/ResourceYouth Development/Resource zz Parent AwarenessParent Awarenesszz Parent AwarenessParent Awareness
Prevention StrategiesPrevention Strategies
What Parents Can Do At Home To HelpWhat Parents Can Do At Home To Help Prevent Their Children From BecomingPrevent Their Children From Becominggg
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zz Spend Time with your ChildSpend Time with your Child zz Promote Positive CommunicationPromote Positive Communication
Sh d S k f Y LSh d S k f Y Lzz Show and Speak of Your LoveShow and Speak of Your Love zz Promote Positive Attitudes and ValuesPromote Positive Attitudes and Values zz Know Your Child’s FriendsKnow Your Child’s Friendszz Know Your Child s FriendsKnow Your Child s Friends zz Talk to Your Child About GangsTalk to Your Child About Gangs zz Maintain Discipline in Your HomeMaintain Discipline in Your Home zz Guide Your Child Toward a GoodGuide Your Child Toward a Good
EducationEducation zz Participate i Community ActivitiesParticipate i Community Activitieszz Participate in Community ActivitiesParticipate in Community Activities zz Control the Amount of Violence YourControl the Amount of Violence Your
Child is Exposed to Through the MediaChild is Exposed to Through the Media
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1.1. Spend Time With Your ChildSpend Time With Your Child –– Plan activities that the whole family will enjoyPlan activities that the whole family will enjoy –– Spend time alone with your childSpend time alone with your child –– Show interest in the things that are important toShow interest in the things that are important to
your childyour childyour childyour child –– Take your children to different locations outsideTake your children to different locations outside
of the community (museums, parks, the beach,of the community (museums, parks, the beach,y ( , p , ,y ( , p , , etc.)etc.)
–– Remember to talk and listen to your child dailyRemember to talk and listen to your child daily
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2.2. Promote Positive CommunicationPromote Positive Communication –– Listen with all your attentionListen with all your attention –– Don’t interrupt or give your opinion until yourDon’t interrupt or give your opinion until your
child asks for itchild asks for it –– Listen and value what your child tells you (smallListen and value what your child tells you (small
or big)or big) –– Don’t be sarcastic or accusatoryDon’t be sarcastic or accusatory –– Talk and listen to your child dailyTalk and listen to your child daily
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3.3. Show and Speak of Your LoveShow and Speak of Your Love –– Take time to show your child that they areTake time to show your child that they are
specialspecialspecialspecial –– Teach them to feel good/proud of themselvesTeach them to feel good/proud of themselves –– Identify the positive in your child andIdentify the positive in your child andIdentify the positive in your child andIdentify the positive in your child and
recognize their attributesrecognize their attributes –– Be aware of the power of your wordsBe aware of the power of your words
(minimize negative comments)(minimize negative comments) –– Give them hope of a bright futureGive them hope of a bright future
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4.4. Promote Positive Attitudes and ValuesPromote Positive Attitudes and Values –– Starting at a very young age, teach your child toStarting at a very young age, teach your child to
care for and respect themselves and otherscare for and respect themselves and others –– Teach them the difference between bad andTeach them the difference between bad and
ddgoodd –– Teach them that by hard work they will achieveTeach them that by hard work they will achieve
their goalstheir goalstheir goalstheir goals –– Be a good example for your childBe a good example for your child
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5.5. Know Your Child’s FriendsKnow Your Child’s Friends –– Know where and how your child spends their free time.Know where and how your child spends their free time. –– Entertain your child with positive activities and gamesEntertain your child with positive activities and games –– Know the influence that your child’s friends have onKnow the influence that your child’s friends have on
themthem –– Know the parents of your child’s friends, and learn whatKnow the parents of your child’s friends, and learn what
they think about gangsthey think about gangs –– Don’t allow your child to associate with gang membersDon’t allow your child to associate with gang members
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6.6. Talk to Your Child about GangsTalk to Your Child about Gangs –– Learn how to identify the gang risk signsLearn how to identify the gang risk signsidentify gang signsidentify gang signs –– Identify the names of the gangs in your area,Identify the names of the gangs in your area,
learn how to read the gang graffitilearn how to read the gang graffitilearn how to read the gang graffitilearn how to read the gang graffiti –– Always maintain your weapons in a securedAlways maintain your weapons in a secured
locationlocationlocationlocation
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7.7. Maintain Discipline in your HomeMaintain Discipline in your Home –– Children and youth need discipline and structure toChildren and youth need discipline and structure to
developdevelop –– Develop with your children a list of the rules andDevelop with your children a list of the rules and
consequences of the houseconsequences of the houseconsequences of the houseconsequences of the house –– Be just, consistent and firmBe just, consistent and firm –– Do not discipline when you are too angry. Wait untilDo not discipline when you are too angry. Wait until
you calm downyou calm down –– Tell your family when you are angry and maintainTell your family when you are angry and maintain
respect for your childrenrespect for your childrenrespect for your childrenrespect for your children
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8.8. Guide Your Child Toward a Good EducationGuide Your Child Toward a Good Education –– Take an active interest in your child’s educationTake an active interest in your child’s education –– Take your child to visit the local colleges andTake your child to visit the local colleges and
universitiesuniversities –– Emphasize the importance of a good education andEmphasize the importance of a good education and
remind your child about the opportunities thatremind your child about the opportunities that education rovides themeducation rovides themeducation provides themeducation provides them
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9.9. Participate in Community ActivitiesParticipate in Community Activities –– Know and speak with your neighborsKnow and speak with your neighborsKnow and speak with your neighborsKnow and speak with your neighbors –– Paint over graffiti immediatelyPaint over graffiti immediately
Teach your children to be proud of where theyTeach your children to be proud of where theyTeach your children to be proud of where theyTeach your children to be proud of where they livelive
–– Research what programs and activites are offeredResearch what programs and activites are offeredResearch what programs and activites are offeredResearch what programs and activites are offered for your child (sports, social services, etc.)for your child (sports, social services, etc.)
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10.10. Control the Amount of Violence your Child is Exposed toControl the Amount of Violence your Child is Exposed to through the Mediathrough the Media –– Help your child select programs that are within yourHelp your child select programs that are within yourp y p g yp y p g y
family guidelinesfamily guidelines –– Be conscious of what your child is viewing outside of yourBe conscious of what your child is viewing outside of your
home when ot presenthome when ot presenthome or when you are not presenthome or when you are not present –– Be a good example when you make your own programBe a good example when you make your own program
selectionsselections –– View television together and discuss what your child feelsView television together and discuss what your child feels
about what they saw, What they understand and don’tabout what they saw, What they understand and don’t understand etcunderstand etcunderstand, etc.understand, etc.
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Gang Program ResourcesGang Program ResourcesGang Program ResourcesGang Program Resources zz National Gang Center WebsiteNational Gang Center Website
i li lwww.nationalgangcenter.govwww.nationalgangcenter.gov
zz OJJDP Summary: Youth Gang Programs andOJJDP Summary: Youth Gang Programs andzz OJJDP Summary: Youth Gang Programs andOJJDP Summary: Youth Gang Programs and StrategiesStrategies (Howell, 2000)(Howell, 2000) www.iir.com/nygc/PublicationLinks.htm#YGPIwww.iir.com/nygc/PublicationLinks.htm#YGPI
zz G.R.E.A.T ProgramsG.R.E.A.T Programs www.greatwww.great--online.orgonline.orgwww.great online.orgonline.org
zz National Crime Prevention Council: Teens, Crime,National Crime Prevention Council: Teens, Crime,d th C id th C iand the Communityand the Community www.ncpc.org/tccwww.ncpc.org/tcc
Gang Program ResourcesGang Program Resources (cont.)(cont.)
zz G.R.E.A.T ProgramsG.R.E.A.T Programs www.greatwww.great--online.orgonline.org
zz National Crime Prevention Council: Teens, Crime,National Crime Prevention Council: Teens, Crime,and the Communityand the Community
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ResourceResourceResourceResource San Diego County Office of EducationSan Diego County Office of Education
Student Support Services DepartmentStudent Support Services Department
zz Anthony CejaAnthony Ceja St d S S i C diSt d S S i C dizz Anthony CejaAnthony Ceja,, Student Support Services Coordinator:Student Support Services Coordinator: 858858--569569--54425442 [email protected]@sdcoe.net
AcknowledgementAcknowledgement
Thanks to Wayne Sakamoto for his assistanceThanks to Wayne Sakamoto for his assistancewith the development of this resourcewith the development of this resource