A school or community can use an extensive set of worksheets at the end of the document to guide the development of a gang response plan. A bibliography is included. For help in downloading PDF's . This primer on gangs offers an introduction to gang hand signals and slang, ideas for gang intervention, and a school safety questionnaire. Primary, Intermediate, Middle The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms has developed a multi-lesson curriculum to be delivered to elementary and middle school students by a local police officer.
Older students discuss the negative effects of gangs and methods of conflict resolution.
A summer activity program further cements student bonds with local police. All The Institute for Intergovernmental Research offers a wide range of information concerning gangs. Click on the Publications link for comprehensive materials. All Specific warning signs of gang interest in children and concrete ways to prevent gang involvement are found here. All The U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention summarizes the risk factors for students to become gang members and details common elements of successful prevention.