Lauderhill Police Department Gang Resistance Education And Training

The Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program is a life-skills competency program designed to provide students with the skills they need to avoid gang pressure and youth violence. G.R.E.A.T.'s violence prevention curriculum helps students develop values and practice behaviors that will assist them to avoid destructive activities. The G.R.E.A.T. program coordinates with federal, regional, state and local agencies, as well as individuals from community and civic groups. The goal of the G.R.E.A.T. program is to train law enforcement officers in a school-based curriculum in which the officers provide instruction to school-aged children in life skill competencies, gang awareness, and anti-violence techniques. Training in the core G.R.E.A.T. program is provided to officers from any state or local law enforcement agency.

The City of Lauderhill will provide the Lauderhill Police Department funds from the Fiscal Year 2007 G.R.E.A.T. program to implement Elementary School, Middle School, Families, and Summer components. The Elementary School component will be implemented for fourth and fifth grade students in six elementary schools. The Middle School component will be taught to sixth graders in two middle schools. The Summer component will be hosted by the Lauderhill Boys and Girls Club. The Families component will be offered throughout the school year. Award funds will support instructor salaries, required travel, and program supplies.

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