THE IMPACT OF GANGS ON SCHOOLS ... Such low numbers, however, may camouflage the impact that the presence of gangs has on a school. For one thing, they play a significant role in the widespread

Characteristics of Gangs in Schools ... Impact of Gangs on Victimization at School ... The impact of gang presence in schools on victimization is also reviewed.

Impact of Gangs on Victimization at School ... This study also examined the importance of gang presence with respect to overall victimization rates in schools.

(a) In the public schools, the program of instruction offered shall include at least the following subject ... (B) on the negative societal impact that criminal gangs have on the community; and

The Impact of Gangs on Communities by James C. Howell; This bulletin considers the impact of gang-related criminal activity on communities.

HOW CAN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES JOINTLY FIGHT GANGS? ... Turf lines are normally drawn in the neighborhoods, but gang rivalries also have a devastating impact on schools.

Children are taking weapons into school and some pupils are wearing stab-proof vests to protect themselves from becoming victims of violence, according to the first-ever report on the impact of gangs ...

Report to the Legislature Findings and Recommendations of the Gangs in Schools Task Force As required by Substitute Senate Bill 5097 (2007 Session) Dr. Wendy Bleecker, Co-Chair Randy Town,

By Chanta Jackson ... Looking for something enlightening to do tonight? ... Hosted by the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice in partnership with the Second Chance Campaign of New Jersey,

The group will hold the second in a series of statewide community forums from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Davis High School auditorium to learn more about the impact of gangs in schools.