| Gang Prevention Services
Community-based organizations provide services in 27 middle schools with high gang activity. Individualized services are provided to youth to encourage positive behavior, academic learning and keep them away from gangs. Professionals work with the kids to determine their strengths and limitations. Youth then receive a plan to help improve their grades, attitude and/or relationship with family members. Services that may be included:
Promote Education
- Tutoring
and Homework Assistance
- Anger
Management
- Educational
Field Trips
- Recreational
Activities
- Employment
and Skills Training Opportunities
Strengthen
Family Relationships
- Individual
and/or Family Counseling
- Parenting
and Family Activities
- Conflict
Resolution
Safety and Neighborhood Improvement
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Safe
Passages Program
One part of the L.A. Bridges program, Safe Passages, allows
students to concentrate on learning by providing them with safe
routes to and from school. Safe Passages creates a visible adult
presence with trained volunteers near the middle school campus.
L.A. Bridges staff works with community residents and local
business owners along the route to identify problem areas, or
"hot spots", and the best routes for students.
- Neighborhood
Clean-Up and Beautification Projects
- Health
and Safety Events
- Information
and Referral
Gang
Prevention Service Providers
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