Avoiding Gangs 2. Dealing with Bullies 3. Dealing with Weapons Sexual Harassment Sexual Aggression Protecting Students from Gangs and Bullies 1. Avoiding Gangs Gangs are dangerous.
Members often engage in vandalism, theft, assault and the sale of drugs.
In 1995, 7.5 percent of all students who reported gangs in their schools said they had been victims of violent crime at school, compared to 2.7 percent of students who reported no gangs. Travel with a friend or in a group. Walk on well-lighted, safe streets at night. Do not hitchhike. Avoid dangerous short-cuts.