G.R.E.A.T. - Gang Resistance Education and Training is designed to help the 7th graders become responsible members of their communities by setting goals for themselves, resisting pressures, learning how to resolve conflicts and understanding how gangs impact the quality of their life. G.R.E.A.T. is an eight-week program culminating with a certificate of graduation. There are approximately 750 students in three middle schools this year who will be served by this program.
Efforts are ongoing to certify more instructors to insure availability in all middle schools.
Gang activity is minimal at best in Leon County in part due to the education of our seventh graders according to intelligence reports from law enforcement.