Written by noted authority Arnold Goldstein and gang expert Donald Kodluboy, this book is an essential resource for educators and administrators who are concerned with gang presence or the possiblity of gang presence in their schools and communities.
Gangs in Schools describes the most effective gang prevention and intervention strategies currently available. It presents a comprehensive plan for maximizing school safety and includes a helpful checklist on how to recognize early gang presence in schools.
Figures and Tables
Introduction: Youth Gangs in the United States
Part 1: Gangs Come to School
Chapter 1 District, School, and Classroom Characteristics
Chapter 2 Signs and Symbols
Chapter 3 Becoming a Gang Member
Chapter 4 Ethnic Gangs
Chapter 5 Gang Violence
Part 2: Effective Interventions
Chapter 6 Desirable Program Characteristics
Chapter 7 Controlling the School Environment
Chapter 8 In-School and Community Enrichment Solutions
Conclusion: A Future Perspective
References
Name Index
Subject Index
Figures and Tables
Figures
Gang Distribution in the U.S.
Multipurpose Gang Graffiti
Gang Initials: West Side S.G. Crips
Gang Name: 30's Blood Gang
Gang Symbol: Latin Kings
Posted: No Trespassing
Wall of Heaven: Tears of a Clown
Wall of Hell: Bogus Boy Killer and Mickey Cobra Killer
Graffiti Wall with Numerous Cross-outs
Upside Down Gang Symbol: Latin Kings
Bishops Hand Sign
Gangster Disciples Hand Sign
West Side Gang Hand Sign
Hand Sign of Crip Gang
Hand Sign of Blood Gang
Oriental Ruthless Boys Tattoo
Crips Tattoo
Gangster Disciples Tattoo
Lao Boyz Cap
Los Angeles Gang Jackets
Gangster Disciples Nation T-Shirt
Girls' Vice Lord Toy Jewelry
Sample Letter to Inform Parents/Guardians
of Possible Gang-Related Activity
Sample Letter to Inform Parents/Guardians
of Graffiti Vandalism
Sample Protocol for Gunfire and Building Intruders
Tables
Contrasting Definitions of 'Gang'
Definitional Distinctions
Gang Assessment Tool
Purposes of Gang Graffiti
Purposes of Gang Hand Signs
Purposes of Gang Tattoos
Common School Dress Code Targets
The Skillstreaming Curriculum for Adolescents
