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Gang Resistance
Education And
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There are three components in the
G.R.E.A.T. Program: |
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1. Classroom Component |
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G.R.E.A.T. is a 13-lesson
life-skills competency program designed to teach middle-school
children:
- Truths about gangs and violence
- Roles in their families, schools and
communities
- Goal setting tips
- How to make G.R.E.A.T. decisions
- Communication skills
- Empathy for others
- Responding to peer pressure
- Anger management
- Resolving conflicts
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2. Summer Component |
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An integral part
of the G.R.E.A.T. Program is the follow-up summer project. The
summer component is filled with classroom curriculum and
extra-curricular activities which serve to reinforce the 13-week
school program with cognitive, social, and self-esteem building
opportunities. |
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The summer
education and recreation program continues to build on the G.R.E.A.T.
school-based program. Children enjoy recreational games, outings,
and participation in community service projects. The goals for the
G.R.E.A.T. summer component are:
- To provide opportunities for children to
enhance both life and social skills
- To help make children aware of alternatives to
gang involvement
- To provide structure during the summer break
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3. Family Component |
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G.R.E.A.T.
Families provides multi-level relationship building sessions, is
life-skills based, and enhances social bonding to reduce isolation
within a family and between families themselves. Improved family
functioning is necessary to any comprehensive effort to prevent or
reduce crime. Ultimately, G.R.E.A.T. Families seeks to strengthen
communities by strengthening families. |
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information taken
from www.mwgreat.org |
