Gang prevention in schools : creating a secure base and safe haven / / Katherine De Vito

• Autore: De Vito Katherine
• Pubblicazione: Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021]; ©2021
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (204 pages)
• Disciplina: 361.32
• Soggetto topico: Social service; Bandes de joves; Escoles; Delinqüència juvenil; Treball social amb els joves
• Soggetto genere / forma: Llibres electrònics
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- About the Author -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- 1.1 A School Social Worker's Role -- 1.2 Gang Prevalence -- 1.3 Violence and Gangs -- 1.4 Age of Membership, Gender, Ethnicity, and Age Breakdown -- 1.4.1 Age -- 1.4.2 Race/Ethnicity -- 1.4.3 Gender -- 1.5 Gangs and Education -- 1.6 My Purpose for This Book -- References -- Chapter 2: Theories of Gang Involvement -- 2.1 Seeking Theories of Gang Involvement -- 2.2 Interactional Theory -- 2.3 Developmental Model of Gang Involvement -- 2.4 Social Disorganization Theory -- 2.5 Multiple Marginalization Theory -- 2.6 Strain Theory -- 2.7 Social Learning Theory -- 2.8 Systems Theory -- 2.9 Social Control Theory -- 2.10 Self-Control Theory -- 2.11 Could There Be Another Possible Theory to Explain Gang Membership? -- 2.12 Seeking a Secure Base: Gangs as Attachment Figures -- References -- Chapter 3: Lack of Family Consistency: Relating Attachment Theory with Gang Involvement -- 3.1 Classical Attachment Theory -- 3.2 Types of Attachments -- 3.3 Modern Attachment Theory: Affect Regulation -- 3.4 How Insecure Attachment Has a Lifelong Impact -- 3.5 Gangs and Attachment Theory -- 3.6 Clinicians Can Step In -- 3.7 Lack of Family Consistency -- 3.7.1 Being Raised in a Single Mother Home, Absent Father -- 3.7.2 Parents Absent Due to Drug Addiction or Death -- 3.7.3 Victims of Abuse -- 3.7.4 Lack of Supervision at Home -- 3.7.5 Influenced by Family Members in Gangs -- References -- Chapter 4: "Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Unity:" Gang as Replacement Family -- 4.1 Gangs and Family Systems -- 4.2 "Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Unity:" Gang as Replacement Family -- 4.2.1 Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Unity -- 4.2.2 Gang as Replacement Family -- 4.2.3 Growing Up with Gang Members -- 4.2.4 Conditional Love -- References -- Chapter 5: "No Other Option:" The Role of Social Environment. ; 5.1 "No Other Option" -- 5.2 It Is Just the Environment We Grew Up In -- 5.3 Idolizing Gang Members and Lifestyle -- 5.4 It's Just a Way of Life -- 5.5 Playing the Cards They've Been Dealt -- 5.6 Joining Because They Lost a Friend to Gang Violence -- References -- Chapter 6: "Death, Jail, or a Turnaround:" Making the Decision to Disengage -- 6.1 Push and Pull Factors: Reasons Why They Leave -- 6.2 Consequences for Leaving? -- 6.3 Making the Decision to Disengage -- 6.3.1 Wanting a Better Life Outcome for Themselves and Their Families -- 6.3.2 Witnessing or Experiencing Violence -- 6.3.3 Experiencing Incarceration -- 6.3.4 Experiencing Gang Disillusionment -- 6.3.5 How They Got Out -- 6.3.6 Moving On -- References -- Chapter 7: Case Illustrations -- 7.1 Kyle Case Illustration -- 7.1.1 Kyle -- 7.1.2 My Work with Kyle -- 7.1.3 A Tragic and Unexpected Loss -- 7.1.4 The Aftermath -- 7.2 Emily Case Illustration -- 7.2.1 Emily -- 7.2.2 My Work with Emily -- 7.2.3 Moving Forward from Grief -- 7.2.4 A New Beginning -- 7.2.5 More Losses -- 7.2.6 Transitioning -- 7.2.7 The Return of a Familiar Secure Base -- 7.3 Tying it All Together: Attachment Theory -- 7.3.1 Anger, Behavioral Difficulties, and Attachment -- 7.3.2 Counselor Steps in as Secure Base -- References -- Chapter 8: Risk Factors and Protective Factors -- 8.1 Risk Factors -- 8.1.1 Individual Risk Factors -- 8.1.2 Family Risk Factors -- 8.1.3 School Risk Factors -- 8.1.4 Peer Group Risk Factors -- 8.1.5 Community/Social Environment Risk Factors -- 8.1.6 Tying Risk Factors Together -- 8.2 Protective Factors -- 8.2.1 Family Protective Factors -- 8.2.2 School Protective Factors -- 8.2.3 Peer and Community/Social Environment Protective Factors -- 8.3 Tying Risk and Protective Factors Together -- References -- Chapter 9: Warning Signs of Gang Involvement -- 9.1 Identifying Warning Signs. ; 9.2 Visible/Physical Signs -- 9.2.1 Colors -- 9.2.2 Clothing and Accessories -- 9.2.3 Hand Signs -- 9.2.4 Tattoos -- 9.2.5 Symbols -- 9.2.6 Graffiti -- 9.3 Additional Warning Signs -- 9.3.1 Social Media -- 9.3.2 Music and Movies -- 9.3.3 Money/Theft -- 9.3.4 Safety Worry -- 9.3.5 New Friends -- 9.3.6 Use of Street Names -- 9.3.7 Behavioral Changes -- 9.3.8 Drug Abuse -- 9.3.9 Weapons -- 9.3.10 Fighting -- References -- Chapter 10: Prevention: Building a Safe Haven -- 10.1 Building an Oasis -- 10.2 Counselors as Secure Base -- 10.3 Need for Acknowledgment of Gang Problems -- 10.4 Components of Gang Prevention in School -- 10.4.1 Target At-Risk Youth -- 10.4.2 Involve Students -- 10.4.3 Incorporate Mentors/Positive Role Models -- 10.4.4 Assess Needs and Create Awareness -- 10.4.5 Engage with Parents and Caregivers -- 10.4.6 Connect with Support Staff -- 10.4.7 Build a Safe Environment -- 10.4.8 Implementing Dress Code -- 10.4.9 Link with Law Enforcement -- 10.4.10 Strengthen Community Ties -- 10.4.11 Teach Students Social Skills -- 10.4.12 Provide Other Options -- 10.5 A Word on School Resource Officers -- 10.6 Former Gang Members Speak About Prevention -- 10.6.1 Lack of Attachment/Investment to School -- 10.6.2 Activities/Mentors -- 10.6.3 Counseling -- 10.6.4 Community Involvement -- 10.6.5 Former Gang Members Giving Back to the Community: Offering Lessons to Youth -- 10.6.6 Looking Back and Making Different Choices -- 10.6.7 Learning Lessons from the Gang Experience -- References -- Chapter 11: A Piece About Trauma-Informed Practice -- 11.1 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) -- 11.1.1 Impacts of ACEs in Childhood -- 11.1.2 Future Impacts of ACEs in Adulthood -- 11.1.3 ACEs Are Preventable -- 11.2 Effects of Violence on Youth -- 11.3 Trauma-Informed Practice -- 11.4 How Can Schools Become Trauma-Informed? -- 11.4.1 Administrators -- 11.4.2 Teachers. ; 11.4.3 Support Staff -- 11.5 The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care -- References -- Chapter 12: School Prevention Programs -- 12.1 Let's Talk About Prevention Programs -- 12.2 Addressing Risk Factors -- 12.3 Focused Deterrence -- 12.4 Addressing the Need for Prevention -- 12.5 When Should Prevention Start? -- 12.6 Gang Prevention Programs -- 12.6.1 Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) (Source: https://pathsprogram.com/) -- 12.6.2 G.R.E.A.T. Program (Source: https://www.great-online.org/) -- 12.6.3 Gang-Free Schools and Communities Initiative (Part of the OJJDP Comprehensive Gang Model) (Source: National Gang Center: www.nationalgangcenter.gov) -- 12.6.4 Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) (Source: https://www.lagryd.org) -- 12.6.5 The City of Chicago's Youth Violence Intervention Plan (Source: https://youth.gov/youth-topics/preventing-youth-violence/forum-communities/chicago/brief) -- 12.7 Prevention: A Path Forward -- References -- Chapter 13: Being the Change: Making a Difference -- 13.1 Surrounded by People Who Can Get You to That Next Level -- 13.2 Lack of Consistency -- 13.3 No Other Option: Gangs Enter the Picture -- 13.4 Creating a Safe Haven -- 13.5 Looking Ahead -- 13.6 Making a Difference -- Index.
• Titolo autorizzato: Gang Prevention in Schools
• ISBN: 3-030-82914-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910508436103321
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