Youth Network Crime Prevention & Leadership Program
Teens, Crime, and the Community (Community Works) Curriculum:
- Introduction: Icebreakers
- You and Your Community: Creating a Community Vision
- What is Crime?
- Victims of Crime
- Safe and Secure Communities
- Community Volunteer Program
- Where are We Safe and Unsafe?
- Our Community’s Resources
- Your Conflict Choices
- Conflict Management and Communication
- Community Volunteer Program
- Planning Project
- Designing a Project
- Doing a Project
- Robbery and Assault
- Bullying and Teens
- Dating Violence
- Sexual Assault
- Handguns and Violence
- Gangs: Define the Problem
- Gangs: Consider Alternatives
- Underage Drinking
- Drug Abuse
- Drug Dealing
- Property Crimes
- Community Volunteer Program
- Shoplifting
- Vandalism
- Suspicions, Stereotypes, and Solutions
- Diversity and Bias Awareness
- Hate Crimes
- Witnessing and Reporting Crime
- Cops on Call
- Introduction to Various Cultures (Optional)
- Community Volunteer Program
- Teens and Homeland Security
- What Happens During an Arrest? or “Hey, Can They Do That?”
- Visit to Government offices, private businesses, and Community Leaders
- Award of Certificates to Participants who have completed all sessions
- Overseas Trip (optional)