Topic: Gang Influence in NYC Public Schools Joan Loncke Choir Academy of Harlem

Steps of the Public Policy Analyst (PPA) (1) Define the Problem(2) Gather the Evidence(3) Identify Causes (4) Examine Existing Policies (5) Develop Solutions(6) Select the Best Solution

PPA Step 1 PPA Step 1 PPA Step 1 PPA Step 1 Problem: How do we stop the influence of gangs in New York City Public Schools? TASK: In your groups, complete Worksheet 1Worksheet 1

PPA Step 2: Gather the Evidence PPA Step 2: Gather the Evidence Research – (Citywide and Nationwide) Statistics – (Citywide) TASK: In your groups, complete Worksheet 2 (Credible examples are listed below to help you) Worksheet 2 Data of Crime in Schools Police Fight Gang Violence with Facebook gang-violence Latest Research about Gang Violence for Prevention

PPA Step 3: Identify the Causes PPA Step 3: Identify the Causes Why do you think students join gangs? No Strong Parental Involvement No Team Programs or After School Activities No Money or a Desire for Material Possessions

PPA Step 3: Identify the Causes (continued) Lack of Mentoring Programs or Strong Role Models Low Self-Esteem A Need to Belong In your groups, add these and any other causes to this list on Worksheet 3.Worksheet 3 *Also, use this website on school security and gangs to identify more causes.this website

PPA Step 4: Evaluate an Existing Policy PPA Step 4: Evaluate an Existing Policy What has been done? NYC Department of Education (DOE) Policy. (DOE) Policy In your journals, give a brief explanation of the (DOE) policy and what do you think it should include? Do you think the (DOE) safety policy addresses gang violence in schools?(DOE) safety policy

PPA Step 5: Develop Solutions PPA Step 5: Develop Solutions More Police Presence in Schools Anti-crime programs on a regular basis More Metal Detectors Stronger Parental Involvement More after school programs and extra- curriculum activities Role models and mentors to work with troubled kids

PPA Step 5: Develop Solutions (continued) In your group, create a T-chart using the causes and find solutions to the causes. Be very specific in your solutions. Connect your solutions to your causes in PPA step 3. CAUSESSOLUTIONS

PPA Step 6: Select the Best Solution PPA Step 6: Select the Best Solution In your groups, brainstorm from PPA Step 5 and check out the video on this website. What do you think is the best solution to prevent gang influence in schools and why?this website

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