Collaborative Perspective when dealing with gangs.

Denial

Denial in its many forms projects
blame and insulates one from
reality



Number 1 Problem With Fighting Gangs
Denial


Denial by law enforcement 

• Investment. 
• Lack of resources. 
• Political Issues. 
• Lack of training and understanding. 



Creating Community Partnerships.

Gangs are a community problem. 

• Encourage key agencies and community members to thetable. 
• Make clear the groups mission and purpose. 
• Encourage group communication. 
• Encourage cooperation (Egos and personalities). 
• Encourage and develop team coordination. 



Collaborations Rewards and Failures

REWARDS OF COMMUNITY COLLABORATION

• GANG AWARENESS TRAINING. 
• NEIGBORHOOD CONTACTS. 
• COMMUNITY POLICING CONCEPT. 
• ESTABLISH ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS (COMMUNITY). 
• ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY TASK FORCE. 



Collaborations Rewards and Failures

FAILURES OF COMMUNITY COLLABORATION 

• LACK OF RESOURCES (FUNDING) 
• LACK OF THE THREE C’S. 
• LACK OF AGREEMENT.(IMPLEMENTATION)
• LACK OF TRUST AND CREDIBILTY. 



Rochester, New York

• Pathways to Peace.
• Project Ceasefire.
• Project Exile 



Information Sharing and Networking

WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE COMMON GOOD


Image of information sharing network for a youth environment
Columbine Tragedy 



IF I COULD SIT DOWN FOR JUSTICE, YOU CAN STAND UP FOR CHILDREN

ROSA PARKS



Officer Moses Robinson
School Resource Officer
Rochester Police Department
(585) 288-3130 ext 1168
Email: moses0928@yahoo.com