Gang Lifestyle Prevention Program Curriculum

6th GRADE

• First Lesson: Bullying
  • Emphasizes Violence Prevention
  • Discusses Cliques
  • Nice Precursor to “Gang Awareness”
• Second Lesson: Groups, Packs, Cliques, and Gangs
  • Intro to Gang Emphasis
  • Differentiates Between Each Type of Association
• Third Lesson: Media Influence on Today's Youth
  • Discusses Possible “Root Cause” for Violent Behavior
  • Movies, TV, Music … Realistic, Not Offensive Approach

7th GRADE

• First Lesson: Street Gangs and Their Subculture
  • Transition Into True Gang “Awareness”
  • Realistic View of Gangs … Not Gang Education
  • Kids Need to Know Where Destructive Lifestyle Will Lead Them
• Second Lesson: Decision Making
  • Everything Breaks Down Into Good Choices vs. Bad Choices
  • Different Spin on What They Learned in D.A.R.E.
• Third Lesson: Alternatives to Street Gangs / The Law / School Violence
  • Stresses Importance for Respecting the Law
  • Once Again Hits on Violence Prevention, Destructive Lifestyle, Choices