Preventing Weapon Crime and Gang Membership

<p>This book provides information which can support and assist in the prevention of weapon related crime and gang membership amongst young people. </p><p>It provides those working with young people with the backgorund knowledge to support the delivery of workshops which are aimed at equipping young people with positive and informed decision making skills which may prevent their involvement with weapon crime and gang membership. </p><p>The workshops suggested throughout this book are easy to follow and relevant to the overall aim of preventing weapon crime and gang membership amongst young people.Allowing Young People to discuss explore debate and fully understand the costs and consequences of weapon crime and gang membership within a safe environment can greatly contribute towards a nationwide effort to steer Young People away from weapon carrying and gang recruitment. There is an additional student workbook which accompanies this resource. For more information please e-mail the address provided below. </p><p>Positive About Learning (as Jpg Company Logo 2) - PAL (as Jpg Company Logo 1) - is an educational organisation providing a range of resources aimed at tackling some of the complex and difficult social issues among Young People. These resources provide creative ways for Practitioners to positively engage and educate Young People and ultimately empower them with informed decision making skills. For more information about PAL (as Jpg Company Logo 2) available resources or services please e-mail palteam@ymail.com </p>