Group focused on juvenile justice issues and youth on youth Violence, Involving Prison and Gang Behavior, creating recreational areas for youth and neutral zones where they can al hang out in. Teaching them to expresser they feelings through Poetry and Music. Discuss the definition of a Gangs,. Provide a short overview of how gang identifiers (bandanas, beads, etc.) create a negative reaction. Exp
laining how the media (music videos, movies, etc.) impacts their behavior (Fantasy vs. reality). Peer Groups Guest speakers and support groups are held with Ex-Inmates and Gang Members involve youth, to destroy the myths of The Prison Industrial Complex and Gang life, also prepared the individual in making positive choices. Discuss the importance of positive role models .Discuss gang lifestyles (Drugs, probation, truancy, incarceration, etc.). Discuss gangs and their impact on their lives/communities. View prevention videos related movies and conduct feedback. Engage and discuss Prison Mode Day Slavery prison facility trips and other related intervention programs (tutoring, mentoring, etc.). Discuss media impact as stated above. Also provide recreational programs and alternatives that they may want to become involved with... Provide options available (tutoring, mentoring, job training, etc)
We denounce crime, violence and criminal behavior but continue to support our Youth, as long as their crimes do not consist of abusive actions, such as r**e. Participants from the age of 8 to 25 Parents Consented
