A presentation on local problems in my community (Roanoke, VA) for a SOWK 422 course thru Radford University.

1. problems
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2. gang
activity in is a strongly debated subject

3. some
have gang-like organizations
Lincoln Terrace
Villa Heights
Southwest

4. citizens often say that they are
"mostly for show” compared to the
more militant and dangerous
gangs

5. (& the ) portray a different image of
gang activity in
and surrounding areas

6. across , including
, are allocating resources to
try to stop gang violence
this suggests that gang activity is
indeed a problem

7. what does this mean for
SOCIAL WORKERS?
how can we help?

8. GAIN KNOWLEDGE
understand why people join gangs

9. PROVIDE INFO & SUPPORT
inform citizens about risk
factors, warning signs & the
seriousness of
gang activity

10. INCREASE AWARENESS
raise awareness in the to
help people understand the consequences
of gang involvement

11. OFFER HELP & RESOURCES
offer services to families, such as
individual, family and group therapy
be aware of resources in the
that offer support to clients

12. ADVOCATE FOR POLICY
work with administration to recognize
gang activity and develop
adequate measures
to address such behavior

13. COLLOBORATE & NETWORK
partner with gang prevention
programs, police departments,
organizations, and other
resources to expand services

14. FIN

15. References
Issurdatt, S. (September, 2011). Gangs: A growing problems in schools. National
Association of Social Workers: Practice Perspectives, Fall. Retrieved from
http://www.socialworkers.org/assets/secured/documents/practice/ssw/Gangs%2
0in%20Schools.pdf
Roanoke, Virginia: Crime. (April 6, 2012). Retrieved March 30, 2012 from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roanoke,_Virginia#Crime