1. Wednesday, January 13, 2016 B.Gangs 1.Come from all ethnic groups, both sexes, all economic classes. 2.Have rules, dress codes, symbols, and mottos 3.Members look at gang as a kind of extended family 4.Members in a NO-win situation a.They live in fear, eventually get injured, in jail, or even killed.

2. Wednesday, January 13, 2016 stealing a car by force or weapon 1.Car is sold for parts, transportation, or used for committing other crimes. C.Car jacking:

3. Wednesday, January 13, 2016 Breakdown of families High school dropout Drug/alcohol addiction Availability of guns and other weapons Violence in the media Cultural support for violent behavior Racial and gender discrimination Prejudice Low self esteem Increase in child abuse, and neglect Few job opportunities Lack of skills Idle time Loss of hope Not knowing how to deal with emotions

4. Wednesday, January 13, 2016 IV. Stopping and preventing violence A.Conflict resolution and communication skills programs B.Family counseling, hotlines, shelters for abused people C.Rehabilitation programs for: addicts, juvenile offenders, and former gang members D.Prevention programs in elementary schools

5. Wednesday, January 13, 2016 V.What can you do? A.Learn to control emotions B.Learn communication and conflict resolution skills C.Work on building self esteem D.Reduce exposure to media that promote and glamorize violence, prejudice, and aggression

6. Wednesday, January 13, 2016 We must work together to replace growing fear and violence with growing SAFETY and RESPECT.