Question

Gang-related activity is increasing at the high school at which you teach. At a faculty meeting, the school principal voices her concern that hostile interactions among members of rival gangs are escalating. You think about the textbook’s recommendations for addressing gang violence and suggest that the school:

Answer 1

Answer: Consulting with community support services about the possibility of a mediation program

Explanation: Any other solution that excludes support from the community and its services may produce some results, but not in the long run. Of course, students themselves, members of rival gangs, should, in the presence of school representatives, discuss ongoing problems and rivalries, as well as conduct workshops on how to combat anger and how to control it. But it's always best to involve the wider community in any issue, including this one, which, in addition to mediation programs, can make a significant contribution to solving the difficulties of rival gangs and eradicating it forever.