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Curriculum: Introduction
The G.R.E.A.T. middle school curriculum is a skills-based curriculum designed to produce knowledge and attitudinal and behavioral changes through the use of facilitative teaching, positive behavior rehearsal, cooperative and interactive learning techniques, and extended teacher activities. The Lessons
The G.R.E.A.T. middle school curriculum consists of thirteen 45–60 minute lessons designed to be taught in sequential order.

[Lesson] 1: Welcome To G.R.E.A.T.

* Program Introduction
* Relationship Between Gangs, Violence, Drugs, and Crime

[Lesson] 2: What's the Real Deal?

* Message Analysis
* Facts and Fiction About Gangs and Violence

[Lesson] 3: It's About Us

* Community
* Roles and Responsibilities
* What You Can Do About Gangs

[Lesson] 4: Where Do We Go From Here?

* Setting Realistic and Achievable Goals

[Lesson] 5: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

* G.R.E.A.T. Decision-Making Model
* Impact of Decisions on Goals
* Decision-Making Practice

[Lesson] 6: Do You Hear What I Am Saying?

* Effective Communication
* Verbal vs. Nonverbal

[Lesson] 7: Walk In Someone Else's Shoes

* Active Listening
* Identification of Different Emotions
* Empathy for Others

[Lesson] 8: Say It Like You Mean It

* Body Language
* Tone of Voice
* Refusal-Skills Practice

[Lesson] 9: Getting Along Without Going Along

* Influences and Peer Pressure
* Refusal-Skills Practice

[Lesson] 10: Keeping Your Cool

* G.R.E.A.T. Anger Management Tips
* Practice Cooling Off

[Lesson] 11: Keeping It Together

* Recognizing Anger in Others
* Tips for Calming Others

[Lesson] 12: Working It Out

* Consequences for Fighting
* G.R.E.A.T. Tips for Conflict Resolution
* Conflict Resolution Practice
* Where to Go for Help

[Lesson] 13: Looking Back

The G.R.E.A.T. middle school curriculum was designed for middle school entry-level students at 6th or 7th grade. Taught in the classroom by specially trained, uniformed law enforcement officers, G.R.E.A.T.'s violence prevention curriculum is a life-skills competency program designed to provide students with the skills they need to avoid gang pressure and youth violence. The curriculum can be used in conjunction with other prevention programs encouraging positive relationships between the community, parents, schools, and law enforcement.		Goal Prevent youth crime, violence, and gang involvement while developing a positive relationship among law enforcement, families, and our young people to create safer communities.

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