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Gang activity in areas like Lincoln Terrace and Villa Heights is a serious issue, prompting local resources to be allocated to combat violence. Social workers can play a role by educating communities on gang-related risks, providing therapy, and advocating for policy changes. Collaboration with prevention programs and law enforcement is essential for effective intervention.
community problem
- 1. problems roman keller
- 2. gang activity in is a strongly debated subject
- 3. some have gang-like organizations Lincoln Terrace Villa Heights Southwest
- 4. citizens often say that they are "mostly for show” compared to the more militant and dangerous gangs
- 5. (& the ) portray a different image of gang activity in and surrounding areas
- 6. across , including , are allocating resources to try to stop gang violence this suggests that gang activity is indeed a problem
- 7. what does this mean for SOCIAL WORKERS? how can we help?
- 8. GAIN KNOWLEDGE understand why people join gangs
- 9. PROVIDE INFO & SUPPORT inform citizens about risk factors, warning signs & the seriousness of gang activity
- 10. INCREASE AWARENESS raise awareness in the to help people understand the consequences of gang involvement
- 11. OFFER HELP & RESOURCES offer services to families, such as individual, family and group therapy be aware of resources in the that offer support to clients
- 12. ADVOCATE FOR POLICY work with administration to recognize gang activity and develop adequate measures to address such behavior
- 13. COLLOBORATE & NETWORK partner with gang prevention programs, police departments, organizations, and other resources to expand services
- 14. FIN
- 15. References Issurdatt, S. (September, 2011). Gangs: A growing problems in schools. National Association of Social Workers: Practice Perspectives, Fall. Retrieved from http://www.socialworkers.org/assets/secured/documents/practice/ssw/Gangs%2 0in%20Schools.pdf Roanoke, Virginia: Crime. (April 6, 2012). Retrieved March 30, 2012 from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roanoke,_Virginia#Crime