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LEAD & MANAGE MY SCHOOL
Youth Gangs:
Going Beyond the Myths to Address a Critical Problem

This event is designed to help you understand the nature of youth gangs and how to prevent and address gang-related problems in your schools and communities.

Table of Contents

1.	Introduction
2.	Getting Started
3.	Day 1
	An Overview of Different Gang Types Common Signs of Gang Membership
4.	Day 2
	Comprehensive Gang Model Comprehensive Anti-Gang Effort in Chicago Yields Some Success, Lessons Gottfredson Study G.R.E.A.T. Program Shows Promise, but Evaluation Results Are Mixed Boys and Girls Clubs Reach Youth at Risk of Joining Gangs, Evaluation Finds Working with Gang-Impacted Families
5.	Day 3
	Community Assessment Questions Law Enforcement Gang Data
6.	Day 4
	Setting Goals and Objectives for Gang Responses Ideas for Programs for Elementary, Middle, and High School Students How Youth Can Get Out of Gangs
7.	Day 5
8.	Resources & Links
	Navigating This Site Participating in On-Line Events Using the Discussion Area
9.	Event Support

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