Teachers enrolled in this course will...

Know

• how to identify local gangs in their area as well as provide positive interaction with these members (if prevalent) in order to maximize their educational awareness.
• know what they can do to provide a safe environment for other non-gang affiliated students.

Understand

• the reason for gang prevalence in their school.
• why students feel the need to join such violent and pretentious groups and be able to guide those students toward positive choices.

and Be Able To

• identify the warning signs of students who have become involved in gang activity.
• proactively present local news and information to their students in a way that is not threatening and productive.