The Choose Gang Free (CGF) program provides evidence-based gang prevention education to fifth grade students through the combined efforts of school-based Case Managers (CSD) and Gang Prevention Specialists (GSD). The program consists of a ten-week curriculum designed to help students understand the consequences of gang involvement, build resilience against peer pressure, and develop positive decision-making skills. Each weekly lesson focuses on a specific topic — including What is a Gang, Peer Pressure, Graffiti, Gang Tattoos, Gangs and Family, Violence, Gangs and the Police, Making Choices, and My Future. The tenth week culminates in a graduation ceremony, during which students review the curriculum, take the Choose Gang Free Pledge, and celebrate their commitment to positive life choices.
Meet PAX!
Our Choose Gang Free Mascot!
This is Pax, our Choose Gang Free Mascot. Pax's name means Peace. Pax promotes strong qualities, and believes that every youth has the chance to improve their quality of life. Pax is a people person and loves to interact with all ages especially at community gatherings and in prevention curriculum graduations at schools.
Pax quotes Roy T. Bennett and says “Believe in yourself. Your are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you can imagine.”
You too can Choose to be Gang Free!
This is Pax, our Choose Gang Free Mascot. Pax's name means Peace. Pax promotes strong qualities, and believes that every youth has the chance to improve their quality of life. Pax is a people person and loves to interact with all ages especially at community gatherings and in prevention curriculum graduations at schools.
Pax quotes Roy T. Bennett and says “Believe in yourself. Your are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you can imagine.”
You too can Choose to be Gang Free!
