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Technology Tools for Addressing the Needs of Adolescent Gang Members

Technology Tools for Addressing the Needs of Adolescent Gang Members. Kate Dubreuil Coun511, Spring 2008 http://kdubre.angelfire.com kdubreuil@holyfamily.edu. Overview. Adolescent gangs now exist all over the country. Gangs are defined as any identifiable group of individuals who:

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Technology Tools for Addressing the Needs of Adolescent Gang Members

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  1. Technology Tools for Addressing the Needs of Adolescent Gang Members Kate Dubreuil Coun511, Spring 2008 http://kdubre.angelfire.com kdubreuil@holyfamily.edu

  2. Overview Adolescent gangs now exist all over the country. Gangs are defined as any identifiable group of individuals who: • (1) are generally perceived as a distinct group by others in their neighborhood; • (2) recognize themselves as a group • (3) have been involved in a sufficient number of delinquent incidents

  3. Overview Continued • Today, we will review ways technology can be effective in dealing with adolescent gang members. • The websites we will discuss all contain information relevant to identification, prevention, and intervention of adolescents considering, or already involved in gangs. • Additional information is available at my website http://kdubre.angelfire.com

  4. Contents • http://www.gangcolors.com • http://www.gangwar.com • http://www.helpinggangyouth.com/index.html • http://hcrl.slu.edu/content/programs/TeentoTeen/Gangviolence/index.html • http://www.iir.com/nygc/publications/NYGCbulletin3.pdf

  5. Great resource for counselors Effective techniques: REBT, Reality Therapy Nonjudgmental attitude Gang Colorswww.gangcolors.com

  6. Gang Warhttp://www.gangwar.com3 major concerns of gang members • Reputation (“Rep”) • Respect • Retaliation or Revenge

  7. Helping Gang Youthwww.helpinggangyouth.com/index.html • Why do gangs exist? • Why does incarceration NOT solve the problem? • Why do they hate school? • Don’t forget to focus on the solution, prepare for ups and downs and do NOT work alone!

  8. "They didn't give up on me. I fell so many times. They just wouldn't give up on me."

  9. Gang Violence- Teen to Teenhttp://hcrl.slu.edu/content/programs/TeentoTeen/Gangviolence/index.html • Alternatives and Resources- Sports, clubs, part-time jobs, volunteering, Recreation or Teen Centers, PAL centers

  10. Multidisciplinary Gang Intervention Teamshttp://www.iir.com/nygc/publications/NYGCbulletin3.pdf • Each gang member is a unique individual who joined the gang for unique reasons and who needs an individualized response. • Each gang member affects (and is affected by) multiple domains such as family, neighborhood, school, and peers.

  11. Multidisciplinary Gang Intervention Teams • Gang members often experience uncoordinated multiple-agency involvement and are high-end users of services. • Gang members frequently encounter barriers to needed services.

  12. Short Term Goals • Creating individualized case management plans for gang members participating in the program. • Engaging gang members in direct services to address their specific needs. • Working together to dismantle or surmount barriers to crucial services. • Holding gang members accountable for negative behaviors.

  13. Long Term Goals • Assisting gang members in transitioning out of the gang lifestyle. • Improving the effectiveness of agencies serving gang-involved clients. • Reducing overall gang-related crime in the community.

  14. Action Recommendations • Use of technology to help students • Other websites and videos • Video Chats • Multidisciplinary approach

  15. Additional Resources • http://kdubre.angelfire.com

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