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Gang Awareness

Gang Awareness. School Safety. Why do students join gangs?. Some of the reasons for joining a gang may include : A search for love, structure, and discipline A sense of belonging and commitment The need for recognition and power Companionship , training, excitement, and activities

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Gang Awareness

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  1. Gang Awareness School Safety

  2. Why do students join gangs? • Some of the reasons for joining a gang may include: • A search for love, structure, and discipline • A sense of belonging and commitment • The need for recognition and power • Companionship, training, excitement, and activities • A sense of self-worth and status • A place of acceptance • The need for physical safety and protection • A family tradition http://www.focusas.com/Gangs.html

  3. What are the warning signs? • Admits membership • Change of behavior or defiant behavior • Grades drop/truancy • New “friends” • Calls from unknown people • Unexplained money and jewelry • Obsession with certain colors and sports teams apparel • Flashing signs • Graffiti on books and walls • Evidence of drug abuse http://www.state.nj.us/oag/gang-signs-bro.pdf

  4. What are some of the common gangs in Colorado? • Eighteenth Street Sedanos • Bloods • Crips

  5. Eighteenth Street SedanosIdentifiers • Blue & Black Color combination • symbols XV3, XVIII, 666, 99,(9+9=18) • 3-dots in their graffiti and tattoo • The 18th Street gang is occasionally referred to as the "Children's Army" because of its recruitment of elementary and middle-school aged youth

  6. BloodsIdentifiers • Colors red, black, brown and pink • Dog paws made up of three dots • B ’ sup, C ’ s D own “Ash to ash, dust to dust, bloods I trust; Crabs we bust, kill a crab, win a prize; Kill a blood your whole family dies.”

  7. MS 13 Identifiers • “THEY prey on high-school students, second-generation immigrants who want protection or a sense of identity.” Brad Hamilton • Heavily tattooed • Typical Latin gang tattoos • “Heavy Metal” tattoos • Blue and black bandanas

  8. What skills can educators help to foster so students can say “no” to gangs? • Well-developed social and interpersonal skills • High sense of self-esteem, self-efficacy, and personal responsibility • Reflectivity, rather than impulsive thought and behavior • Internal locus of control (i.e., the belief of being able to influence environment in a positive manner) • Flexible coping strategies, well-developed problem-solving skills and intellectual abilities http://www.focusas.com/Gangs.html

  9. What can parents do to prevent their child from joining a gang? • Develop open and frequent communication with your children. • Encourage children to become involved in athletics and other health-oriented activities for a sense of belonging. • Cultivate respect for others’ property and pride in community. • Know who your children are spending time with. • Don’t let children stay out late or spend a lot of time unsupervised in the street. • Become involved in your child’s education and in your community. http://www.state.nj.us/oag/gang-signs-bro.pdf

  10. References • http://www.ncgangcops.org/gangs.html • http://avm.gangs.tripod.com/id22.html • http://www.dc.state.fl.us/pub/gangs/sets.html • http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2010/September/10-crm-996.html • http://www.corrections.com/tracy_barnhart/?p=405 • http://www.magtfdenver.org/crew%20and%20gang%20index.htm

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