1. Facilitated by KEYS Academy and
Respect and Gangs
Facilitated by KEYS Academy and
Options High School
with the
ARISE Foundation

2. Your Presenter…
A member of the faculty of KEYS Academy and Options High School
Internationally Certified in Life Skills through the ARISE Foundation

3. Frame
We will identify the definition of respect and determine if one needs gangs to obtain respect.
EQ: How are respect and gangs related to each other?
I will develop a better sense of self-respect without gangs.

4. Rules for Training Participation is crucial No wrong/stupid answers
Respect one another
No talking while others talk,
No rude comments or noises
Wait until you’re called upon

5. Why we’re here… Because we have to be
To learn some skills that will carry over into adulthood
To learn more about ourselves

6. How we’re going to do it…
Discussion
Everyone participates
Some, very little lecture
Activity or activities
Some Conclusions

7. Questions?

8. Ice Breaker What is an ice breaker? Definition of an ice breaker:
An activity used to lighten the mood and or get participants warmed up to the idea of interaction

9. Ice Breaker!!!!

10. Topic of the Day - Respect
Why is respect important?
How does one gain respect by being in a gang?
Does one need to be in a gang to be respected?

11. Definition of “Respect”
According to Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary:
An act of giving particular attention
A high or special regard
Synonyms include:
Consideration
Esteem
Concern

12. Topic of the Day – Respect and Gangs
Why do young people join gangs?
Discuss first then click ahead.
They have problems at home
They need money, food or clothes
They need protection
They have too much peer pressure
They have a family member in a gang
They want to be cool

13. It’s not worth loosing self-respect if…
You loose your freedom and your identity
You can get injured or killed in gang violence
You might start using drugs and alcohol
You will commit crimes or hurt people
You will get arrested
You will put your family in danger
You will close the doors to your future

14. Activity: Positive After School Activities
Make a list of positive activities or clubs that you can join afterschool.
Share list with the class.

15. Is joining a gang really worth it?
Conclusions
Is joining a gang really worth it?

16. Resource:
Gangfree.org