Bell Ringer Pre-learning activity: List at least one way that Crime on Campus has influenced your life as a student.
Crime on Campus Close Reading (Pg. 780 Is there more theft crime in high school or middle school? Is there more bullying in high school or middle school? What drug is commonly present when crime is committed on college campuses?
Crime on Campus – Class Discussion Weapons on campus (Problem 7.5) Read the scenario on page 79 and be prepared to share your answers for a. – c.
Gangs What are gangs? Gang – refers to people who form groups that are closed to the general public, for certain common purposes that may or may not include violent criminal activity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D06jhUFoeA (Mute Volume)
Who Joins Gangs? Factors that influence gang membership Poverty, school failure, substance abuse, family dysfunction, domestic and community violence Peer pressure, a sense of belonging and poor financial prospects are also influences. https://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestoryamericas/2013/01/201313114561 5382701.html 25 Minute Video