1. 3/20/15 TOC: Gangs Part 1 Write to following questions and leave space to answer during the video: 1.How are most kids initiated into gangs? Name 2 ways. 2.Are there ranks in the gang life? Describe 3.Name 2 types of gang violations 4.What are the 2 most common consequences of joining a gang? 5.Who does most of the dirty work? 6.Explain the ways to get out of a gang if possible.

2. 3/24/15 TOC: Gangs Part II and III Warm-up: Name as many gangs you can think of….

3. What’s a Gang? Three or more people who form an allegiance for a common purpose and engage in delinquent or criminal activity. Generally use symbols and group identifiers. Gangs are White, Latino, African-American, Asian.

4. E- Part II and III Part II -10 bullet points of notes Part III -10 bullet points of notes

5. L&L Discuss what other options teens can do to fulfill their needs rather than to join a gang?

6. Create a T-chart and write the pros and cons of gang life:

7. E- Video Notes Part 3 1.What are some protective factors which might help to prevent kids from joining gangs? 2.How does one control anger and hurt? 3. What are some viable alternatives to gang participation? 4. What are the 7 organizations mentioned to help gang prevention? 5. Why do other activities bring fulfillment and may lead youth to seek out gangs.

8. E Write to following questions and leave space to answer during the video: 1.What are the 5 major needs causing youth to join gangs? 2.How are most kids initiated into gangs? Name 2 ways. 3.Are there ranks in the gang life? Describe 4.Name 2 types of gang violations 5.What are the 2 most common consequences of joining a gang? 6.Who does most of the dirty work? 7.Explain the ways to get out of a gang if possible.

9. 1.Life is all about what? 2.What are the 5 major needs causing youth to join gangs? 3.Describe the beginning of gang life.

10. 5/14/14 TOC: Gangs Part 2&3 Warm-up: Create a T-chart and write the pros and cons of gang life:

11. L&L The major needs causing youth to join gangs generally fall into these categories: Love (Belonging, Family, Community, Support) Power (Respect, Recognition, Control) Safety (Security, Pr o t e c t i o n ) Freedom (Choices, Independence) Fun (Excitement) Review these needs and discuss the positive alternatives portrayed in the video that meet these needs. Brainstorm other alternatives to gang involvement that can also meet these needs