Course Code: REL-PSC-0-AIG
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recall standard features and indicators of gangs and components of gang organization.
List common reasons people join gangs and risk and protective factors related to gang involvement.
Differentiate between different types of gangs.
Outline:
Section 1: Common Facets of Gangs
Gang Features and Indicators
Components of Gang Organization
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Understanding Why People Join Gangs
Why People Join Gangs
Risk and Protective Factors Related to Gang Involvement
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Types of Gangs
Gang Types
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resource
ReferencesSubject Matter Expert: Richard Harris
Richard Harris is a Tulsa Police Officer and was the Safety and Security Administrator for the Tulsa County Juvenile Bureau of the District Court. He is an OK CLEET certified Instructor and has been working with youth in gangs for over 25 years. Richard has been a member of the Tulsa Area Gang Taskforce since 2004 and an executive board member and trainer for the Oklahoma Gang Investigator’s Association since 2006.
Writer: Kimberly Cobb, MS
Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Correctional Officers; Probation/Parole Officers; in the following settings: Law Enforcement.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.