My whole purpose of taking action against gun and gang violence is to gain the attention of young men, to convey the message that gun and gang violence can destroy futures and can cause other lives and communities from succeeding or moving forward...
~Outcome~
-Discussion with Police to see what possible strategies one can attain to reduce gun and gang violence
- May 30, 2012 (Feasible Date)
~Questions~
-What can we as teenage men do to reduce gun and gang violence?
-Do you have family members that were victims of gun and gang violence?
-How often do you have crimes involving guns? Gangs?
-What are the rewards for turning in guns?
-Do you believe gun violence takes place because of self-defense, peer pressure, or anger?
-How do you personally feel about gun violence?
-How many people annually are brought in from being suspects of gun violence?
-How do we create a better relationship between the young men in the community and the police in the community?
~Exit Ticket~
-Do you feel that your understanding of gun and gang violence increased due to this presentation?
-Do you feel that you have a better understanding of the police officers positions?
-Do you feel that the relationship between the young men in the community and the police can improve?
-What other things did you learn from this discussion?
-What will you do in the near future to help reduce gun violence?