GANG PREVENTION : GANG PREVENTION


Gang prevention keeps our students out of the prison system: Gang prevention keeps our students out of the prison system


Class Objective:: Class Objective: Gang Prevention elective 5 credit class Class rules (respect), take class notes Write an expository paragraph using the power writing format (1-2-3-2-3-2-3) Power 1 sentence is the topic sentence Power 2 sentence is a major detail Power 3 sentence is a minor detail


power writing format graphic organizer:: power writing format graphic organizer:


Key Vocabulary:: Key Vocabulary: GANG - What is a gang? prevention, teenager, generational curse, gang injunction, protection, drugs, crystal meth, alcohol, marijuana, deported, prison, El Salvador, tax, home-made tattoos, pride, machismo, crime, image, cliques, Los Angeles Police Department, stereotype.


Gangs control inside and outside of prisons: Gangs control inside and outside of prisons


What is a GANG?: What is a GANG? "[A gang is] any group of people who engage in socially disruptive or criminal behavior. They are usually territorial and operate by creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation in a community. They will have some form of leadership and a method of operation and recruitment. They should be taken seriously and dealt with swiftly." -Federal Bureau of Investigation


What is a gang injunction?: What is a gang injunction? A gang injunction in Los Angeles is when the City Attorney's Office with approval from a judge issues a restraining order against specific gang members of a particular gang. With information gathered from police officers and the public, the judge will grant a restraining order against identified members of a gang, in essence suing them.


A gang injunction targets gang members: A gang injunction targets gang members


Why do teenagers join a gang?: Why do teenagers join a gang? PROTECTION: The Mara Salvatrucha (MS 13) gang is predominately made up of Salvadorians. They originated in the Los Angeles area, not in El Salvador. Many gang members have been deported back to their country. The group was started to protect themselves from the 18th Street gang.


MS 13 gang member in prison in El Salvador after being deported: MS 13 gang member in prison in El Salvador after being deported


Why do teenagers join a gang?: Why do teenagers join a gang? DRUGS: Crystal Meth Marijuana Alcohol


Crystal Meth:: Crystal Meth: What does it look like? Clear crystal chunks, like ice. How is it used? Usually smoked, sometimes snorted or injected. What are its short-term effects? Its effects are similar to those of cocaine but longer lasting. Crystal Meth can cause erratic, violent behavior among its users. Effects include suppressed appetite, interference with sleeping behavior, mood swings and unpredictability, tremors and convulsions, increased blood pressure, irregular heart rate. Cocaine is a drug extracted from the leaves of the coca plant. It is a potent brain stimulant and one of the most powerfully addictive drugs. What are its long-term effects? Long-term effects can include coma, stroke or death.


Drugs are easily obtained in state prisons: Drugs are easily obtained in state prisons


Gangs sell drugs and tax drug dealers: Gangs sell drugs and tax drug dealers


Why do teenagers join a gang?: Why do teenagers join a gang? IMAGE: Generational curse (family tradition) To look tough (clothing, tattoos, cars) To party with girls/boys (MTV videos) To make friends


Home-made tattoos and the generational curse : Home-made tattoos and the generational curse


Generational Curse is a family tradition: Generational Curse is a family tradition


Male pride vs. machismo: Male pride vs. machismo


Females are committing more crimes than males: Females are committing more crimes than males


Power Writing:: Power Writing: Writing format: Power 1 sentence – topic sentence Power 2 sentence – major detail Power 3 sentence – minor detail 1 – 2 – 3 – 2 – 3 – 2 – 3


Power Writing:: Power Writing: Transition words: First, Second, First of all, Also, To begin with, Next, In addition, Third, Finally, In conclusion,


Power Writing: 1 – 2 – 3 : Power Writing: 1 – 2 – 3 1)Teenagers join street gangs for various reasons.2) First, teenagers join a gang for protection.3)They need protection from other gang members.


Power Writing: 2 – 3: Power Writing: 2 – 3 2)Second, teenagers join a gang for the drugs. 3)The major drugs are crystal meth, marijuana, and alcohol.


Power Writing: 2 – 3: Power Writing: 2 – 3 2) Finally, teenagers join a gang as a generational curse. 3) Also to create a gang image of tattoos, cars and friends.


Power Writing:: Power Writing: 1)Teenagers join street gangs for various reasons.2) First, teenagers join a gang for protection.3)They need protection from other gang members.2)Second, teenagers join a gang for the drugs.3)The major drugs are crystal meth, marijuana, and alcohol.2)Finally, teenagers join a gang as a family tradition.3)Also to create a gang image and for friends.


Power Writing:: Power Writing: Teenagers join a gang for the following reasons. First, teenagers join a gang for protection. They need protection from other gang members. Second, teenagers join a gang for the drugs. The major drugs are crystal meth, marijuana, and alcohol. Finally, teenagers join a gang as a family tradition, a gang image, and for friends.


Extension Activities:: Extension Activities: Listen to music with gang messages and interpret Create an anti-gang poster with a positive message Research the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) web site for statistics


Created by Mr. Triviño : Created by Mr. Triviño