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Respect and Gangs. Facilitated by KEYS Academy and Options High School with the ARISE Foundation. Your Presenter…. A member of the faculty of KEYS Academy and Options High School Internationally Certified in Life Skills through the ARISE Foundation. Frame.
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Respect and Gangs Facilitated by KEYS Academy and Options High School with the ARISE Foundation
Your Presenter… • A member of the faculty of KEYS Academy and Options High School • Internationally Certified in Life Skills through the ARISE Foundation
Frame • We will identify the definition of respect and determine if one needs gangs to obtain respect. • EQ: How are respect and gangs related to each other? • I will develop a better sense of self-respect without gangs.
Rules for Training • Participation is crucial • No wrong/stupid answers • Respect one another • No talking while others talk, • No rude comments or noises • Wait until you’re called upon
Why we’re here… • Because we have to be • To learn some skills that will carry over into adulthood • To learn more about ourselves
How we’re going to do it… • Discussion • Everyone participates • Some, very little lecture • Activity or activities • Some Conclusions
Ice Breaker • What is an ice breaker? • Definition of an ice breaker: • An activity used to lighten the mood and or get participants warmed up to the idea of interaction
Topic of the Day - Respect • Why is respect important? • How does one gain respect by being in a gang? • Does one need to be in a gang to be respected?
Definition of “Respect” • According to Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary: • An act of giving particular attention • A high or special regard • Synonyms include: • Consideration • Esteem • Concern
Topic of the Day – Respect and Gangs • Why do young people join gangs? • Discuss first then click ahead. • They have problems at home • They need money, food or clothes • They need protection • They have too much peer pressure • They have a family member in a gang • They want to be cool
It’s not worth loosing self-respect if… • You loose your freedom and your identity • You can get injured or killed in gang violence • You might start using drugs and alcohol • You will commit crimes or hurt people • You will get arrested • You will put your family in danger • You will close the doors to your future
Activity: Positive After School Activities • Make a list of positive activities or clubs that you can join afterschool. • Share list with the class.
Conclusions • Is joining a gang really worth it?
Resource: • Gangfree.org