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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRPT 6 YOUTH ED PROG'S 03-18-91DATE: MARCH 8, 1991 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: W. DOUGLAS FRANKS, CHIEF OF POLICE SUBJECT: YOUTH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FORWARD REPORTS NO. 6 3-18-91r. later -Com At the Council meeting of March 4, 1991, Councilman Potts requested an update of the Department's progress in providing anti -gang educational programs within the Tustin Unified School District (TUSD). While programs that specifically address methods by which our children can withstand the pressures of joining gangs are important, they must be part of a total package that addresses many issues regarding our youth's development: Self-esteem, decision-making, and ethics. Therefore, I felt the Council may be interested in the total educational thrust of our Community Resources Unit in cooperation with the TUSD. Certainly, building self-esteem in our youth is one method by which we as a Police Department/educator can provide our youth with the tools to withstand the pressures of joining gangs or becoming involved in any kind of anti -social behavior. Within this framework, I felt it would be apropos to provide the Council with an entire overview of the goals, objectives, and progress the Police Department is making by involving its personnel much more closely with the TUSD. BACKGROUND As a result of the Department's ongoing evaluation of its ability to serve the public, it became evident that our Community Resources Unit could be directed in a more purposeful manner to ensure that we were achieving our goal of working very closely with the school system and optimizing our existing personnel in total community involvement. With the Council's approval, the Police Department added two additional employees to its Community Resources Unit, which will have first-year funding from Asset Forfeiture funds. This included one additional Police Officer and one additional Community Service Officer. We have now filled the Community Service Officer position and expect to add a School Resource/DARE Officer by September. Additionally, we have reorganized the Community Resources Unit in a manner which will provide for effective leadership and supervision of the unit. In conjunction with the review of specific goals of the Community Resources Unit, a significant change occurred in the TUSD. Dr. Dave Andrews became the new Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Huston March 8, 1991 Page 2 My initial conversations with Dr. Andrews indicated we had a very similar philosophical approach regarding the cooperative efforts that should be implemented to help ensure that the gang presence and related activity is controlled within the TUSD. Conceptually, we concurred that there must be an effective team approach to combat the infiltration of gang activity in our schools, not only through the educational process but also via structured enforcement of school and police policies. To assist in this endeavor, Dr. Andrews instituted monthly meetings of principals under the direction of Dr. Harold Sebrun, Director of Student Services; the meetings include members of the Police Department's Community Resources Unit. The goal is essentially to identify and resolve potential problems within a proactive framework. Obviously, one of the methods to counteract anti -social behavior is the joint development of education programs that address gangs, alcohol, and drugs in conjunction with general informational programs for our youth. With the educational process in mind, Dr. Sebrun, members of my staff, and I have met to exchange ideas regarding educational programs and processes for joint "brainstorming". The substance of our initial meeting was multi -faceted: --- To ensure there was a consensus of philosophy with the Superintendent of Schools, the Director of Student Services, and the Police Department regarding the methodology for joint activity. --- A general and specific discussion as to the kinds of programs that would best build self-esteem within the TUSD. --- Programs that would specifically address drugs and gangs in the early elementary educational process and be reinforced by the DARE Program during the latter stages. --- Methods by which we can share information regarding troubled youth which may have a proclivity toward gang membership. --- Preliminary procedures by which programs of the Tustin Police Department can supplement ongoing TUSD programs that address gangs, drugs, and building self-esteem. (A prime example is the anti -gang film produced by the Tustin Police Department which has now become part of "Project, Yes!", a program taught in Grades 3 and 4 to combat gang affiliation.) During our discussions with Dr. Sebrun, it soon became evident that there was a new policy/willingness on the part of the TUSD to cooperate entirely with the Tustin Police Department and truly forge a joint educational process by which we could be mutually supportive in educating our youth and implementing procedures to inhibit the growth of anti -social youth behavior in our community. To complement our anti -gang focus, we have designed one particular program, "EDGE Mr. Huston March 8, 1991 Page 3 (Early Drug and Gang Education)," designed for Grades K through 4. We have also designed some programs that are specifically geared toward building self-esteem and discussing the adverse effects of non-prescription drugs and alcohol at a very early age (i.e., prior to the DARE Programs). We have agreed with Dr. Sebrun to meet with key personnel of the TUSD to critique all of these programs prior to implementation in the school system. In the past, many of our programs were presented on an on-call basis. However, to be truly effective, it was my feeling that these programs had to be allotted the necessary time at the commencement of each school year and be presented on a continuing basis at a predetermined time. Dr. Sebrun welcomed this idea and has indicated he will work with us. Another meeting has been established to formalize the block of time we need for some of the programs we have developed as well as getting feedback/curriculum guidance from key people within the TUSD. PROGRAMS I have been engaged in many "brainstorming" sessions with my Community Resources Unit staff regarding the kinds of programs we should be presenting. This process will continue to help ensure our concepts and programs change in relation to student needs. Attached are some of the basic/conceptual outlines of the programs we will, hopefully, present in Grades 1 through 4 in the Tustin elementary schools commencing in September at the latest. Some of the programs can be immediately integrated into the educational structure of the school system. As you will note, the EDGE Program is specifically geared toward anti-drug and anti- gang education. The focus of the majority of the early educational programs is self- esteem, for most educators have found that those who join gangs or become involved in drug usage do so partially as a result of low self-esteem. Therefore, you will see the concepts of building self-esteem evident in all of the programs we are going to present in the TUSD. We have also elected to do something different than the norm in teaching the concepts of the 911 Program. Although many courses are designed to teach a child to call 911 in the event of an emergency, there is no program that will go quite as far as we intend to go in teaching the 911 Program. In conjunction with Pac Bell, we will build a realistic dispatcher console, so the children can really get the feel of what is going to happen when they call 911 to report an emergency. We are going to provide dispatchers who will simulate the discourse that occurs when a 911 call is received. To our knowledge, there is no comprehensive program of this type presently being offered in the elementary schools in Orange County. Commencing in September we will add a full-time School Resource Officer. This will be a particularly important addition to our overall community resources concept by making available to our youth a police officer who will act as confidante, counselor Mr. Huston March 8, 1991 Page 4 and, when necessary, disciplinarian. A full-time School Resource Officer certainly is not a new concept, but we intend to add further dimensions of classroom teachinghat as well as a continuing assessment of the officer's responsibility, including school s/he should be visiting. These decisions will be made jointly with the TUSD. It is my feeling that Currie Middle School will be the initial focal point of our Community Resource Officer's attention. We have had some problems at this school recently which dictated concentrated patrol efforts by uniformed personnel in conjunction with after-school pupil monitoring by the school staff. Dr. Andrews and I also elected to send the attached letter to all parents. As a result of our joint activity, we have seen a recognizable decrease in the activity, which prompted our letter to the parents. Hopefully, the above will give the Council an idea of the kinds of programs we anticipate presenting in our school system on a continuing basis. Obviously, the thrust is going to be building self-esteem through anti-drug/anti-gang programs using a variety of techniques and methods. Should any Councilmember have questions regarding any of our specific programs, I would certainly welcome not only questions. but any input you may have as to ideas or concepts you feel may be effective in reaching our youth. We hope to ensure the Tustin Police Department is at all times in partnership with the TUSD in presenting contemporary, worthwhile programs for our youth. W. DOUGLAS FRANKS Chief of Police WDF:kh Attachments rastfr2 U rni TeaoL Dist ' Scho R1ct 300 South C Street • Tustin, California 92680.714-730-7301 • FAX 714-731-5399 February 13 , 1991 Dear Parent/Guardian: We are very proud - of the vast majority of students who, • attend Currie Middle School. The children are attentive in class and demonstrate excellent citizenship skills on and off the school grounds. However, there have recently been incidences of malicious A mischief, rowdyism, and fighting that have occurred among several of our students after school hours. This behavior has necessitated many of our staff and officers of the Tgstin Police Department to spend additional time supervising them. To help ensure that malicious mischief, rowdiness, and fighting do not continue, the Tustin Police Department and the Currie administration will enforce District policies, rules and regulations, and any Municipal Codes dealing with loitering. The Tustin Police Department will ask children to move quickly and not gather in groups on the way home from school. You -can be of great assistance if you will direct your children to walk directly home, unless they are participating in a school sponsored activity. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, 0000 *David L.Atl�dw*sjpEd.D. W. Douglas Franks Superintendent of Schools Chief of Police . BOARD OF EDUCATION Jane Bauer, President • Merlin L Henry, Jr.. Vice President/Clerk Barbara Benson, Member • Joyce Hanson, Member • Gloria Tuchman, Member David L Andrews. Ed.D.. Superintendent TALKS ABU"` I T RU f'II1T ^TsT 1 LT r lmnnv", BE A WINNER... DONtT USE DRUGsit! IF SOMMNE OFFERS YOU A DRUG, SAY NOI F AYS TELL YOUR MOM AND DAD IF YONE TRIES TO GIVE OR SFI& YOU DRUGS. � ooe FDOCTOR ONLY TAKE THE MEDICINF.9 YOUR PBESCBIBFr3. DONT USE OTHER DAUG& MURPHY SAYS* WINNERS DON'T USE DRUGS ;000 i THE BEST YOU CAN POSSIBLY BE BY: BEING AT YOUR BEST IN SPOM GAMES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES... DOING WELL IN SCHOOL... .W� HEI.PIlv(i YOUR FRIENDS AND YOUR, SCHOOL. s FIF SOMEONE, EVEN A FR,IEND6OFFERS YOU METHING SAGE+ IT COULD BE A DRUGS Y: NO WAYi NO TEIANKSI kool--- CAN YOU REMEMBER THESE D,6[2 WAYS (OD AYING NO r rok BuRGS? "Hey, we're fiiende, "1ia _ but we won't be "My Mama I need "I don't If you keep and Dad all the need drugs— _ messing told me brains Ive got with drugs" not to, I've got." better things don't ues,. - acid it's r to da" anduaws IN AN EMERGENCY......... POLICE, FIRE-, MEDICAL DIAL 911.1 Tustin Police Department 300 Cenfennial Way Tustin, Ca. 92680 EARLY DRUG & GANG EDUCATIO OBJECTIVE: To define and .educateagainst ,the use of drugs and gang Involv, ement. COURSE: Th is will be a three day course, and will target children from kindergarten through. fourth grade. MATERIALS: There will be handouts, materials for activities?, puppet shows and videos. OVERVIEW* Hopefully, this program will have a high success rate in educating children, at a very early age, of the importance of personal decision making. It is intended to emphasize 4- 1% „o..peai+v +n not only sav NO TO DRUGS, but to GANGS, SUBJECTS TO BE TAUGHT. M m Promoting Self tee Making Your Own Decisions Dangers of Drugs Dangers of gang involvement Alternatives to Gang & Drug Involvement ME AND MY C• 1 (1ST THROUGH 2ND GRADE) DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM (1st through 3rd grade) I. INTRODUCTION Introduce yourself, advising that you work with the Community Resources Division of the Tustin Police Department. II. SUBJECT MATTER (Presentation) A. Advise the nature of the subject being presented. - (Transparency "About Alcohol and Drugs"- should be projected at this time. B. Advise students that it is very important that they pay strict attention to the presentation, as questions will be asked afterwards. C. Project transparency No.2. D. You may read the written information or have the class read the information along with you. E. To keep your audience interested, have the class participate by having some discussion at this point. You might want to open the discussion by asking the following questions: 1. Is there anyone in the class who is on medication - or has recently been on medication? 2.- What kind of medicine are you or have you been taking and for what reason? (You might want to comment on the projection that these are the kinds of drugs that can help you if they are used right). 3. What do you think is meant by the statement, "But, other drugs can hurt you? What kind of drugs are we talking about? Answer: We are talking about illegal drugs, such as, marijuana; cocaine, heroin, etc. and alcohol. 4. What do we mean by drug abuse? Answer: When you intentionally take more medicine than required or prescribed, by a doctor or per printed instructions, to make you feel better or get well. PAGE 2 (Drug and Alcohol Program continued) 5. Project transparency number 3. Read it together. Make sure strict attention is paid to "Remember, never take anything, including medicine, from a - stranger." 6. Project transparency number 4. Instructor should point to the organs of the body, as he/she reads _ the information regarding the function of each. 7. Read together "Other things caused by-thd use of alcohol drugs." ` 8. Project transparency number 5• Ask the formation estions shown this transparency to see how much in was retained by the class. 9. Keep transparency number 5 close by after removing it from the projector, as you will need it to refer to when comparing the questions to the answers on the next transparency. - *Before inserting transparency number 6, you might want to lead into it by making a statement, such as: "Now, let's see just how much you have learned." 10. Project transparency number 6. Repeat the questions from transparency number 5, and compare with questions on transparency. You may have the class read the answers with you. You may further discuss, if necessary. 11. -At the end of the presentation, be sure to letth class know how great they were and what a pleasure it was for you to have had the pleasure to bring the presentation to them1111 *MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED: 1. Overhead Projector ' 2. Transparencies 3. Coloring Book, "About Alcohol and Drugs" R 00 y � I l000lf • i r„r , 1 ol 44 100 1 i • �/ Rio vsu6 Stolb of �'� �• /,/ / ► I ' ,, VIL ILY `—"'Pr .. • Jig 0', /'�' �. Z►4 - RIORMP PrIot I=Ad olp 410. M,j � T �i+ �� 1 Db you knovj PARTS Di irot a oPY Wee4d and &vo cm h�'N IveAs fvQ I= mwal) M f* Ap Ir r j Ofher 7� �hgs C4vsed bey use o ho/ oN� drly ys c�) /'lo t�e �o�se�s/e �•ivk oMd Nei' a�.��� C4� N'i�N lbJ �rsd CaJ o�y9� !d� cavfas'o�l � wci�sd (�. 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(STQP HME WM INSTRUCTM KTHOERGN= TumUZH 3 RD IF STUDENTS ARE 4TH GRADERS: ASR THE QUESTION, "ARB ANY OF YOU ALLOWED TO COOK OCCASIONALLY?" IF SO, HERE ARE SOME SAFETY RULES TO FOLLOW: a. It is better to cook only when an adult is present. b. If you are using th�ga ve toinward �tomake prevent all handles are to accidentally knocking a hot pot or pan off of the stove causing scalds and burns. c. Always handle hot jtcthandle with with a potholder, never attempt bare hands. hot pot d. Never attempt to remove a heavy, from a stove top or from the microwave oven. Ask an adult to help you. e. Never open the microwave while it is in use without dtoppinq it, first. 3. Never attempt to use a knife on shaadult ddo object for cut, peel or open cans. Let a you. 4. Never poke foreign objects into electrical outlets. PAGE 2 (General Safety for Children continued) (At Home) 5. Never leave toys, etc. on stairways. 6. Never climb on cabinets, chairs, bookcases or other objects to reach or get items stored too high for You. Ask an adult for help. 7. Never stick objects or hands in the garbage disposal while it is in use. 8. Never leave the house without an adult's permission. Always let someone know where you are going. ` 9. Never tell a telephone caller that your parents are not at home. 10. Never open the door for a stranger. - B. AT SCHOOL: 1. Always follow school's safety rules on the playground and in the classroom. 2. Never play with or point sharp objects at another (pencils, scissors, etc.) C. AT PLAY: 1. Never go off into remote areas and play along. 2. Always play near or with other children when outside. 3. Never talk to or accept anything from strangers. 4. Never get into abandoned refrigerators. 5. Never play with equipment, such as: Lawnmowers, hedge clippers, power tools or any other objects that can inflict wounds, cuts or worse. 6. Never play with plastics over the face or body. 7.' Never play games using sharp objects. 8. Never play with gasoline, oil, brake fluid, paint thinner or other chemicals with which you might come in contact. 9. Never play with guns. If you should find one, do not touch it ... tell an -adult. 10. Always adhere to safety rules when riding bikes, skateboards and skating'. 11. Never climb onto or jump oft of high objects. -- 0 PAGE 3 (General Safety Rules for Children continued) III. wHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP 1CSSP OTHERS SAFE? A. Show them that you cars for them cmethin do Othatr will be • B. If you see them about to do Q unsafe, advise them not to. • you have learned today. C. Teach them the safety rules that MATERIALS NEEDED: 1. Regular Police Unit 2. "Your Friend the Police Officer" coloring book (Kindergarten through 2nd Grade) 3. Pencils or rulers (3rd and 4th Grades) 4. Stick -on Badges EWaMGENCY? 911 PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH 2ND GR. 911 PROGRAM Pre-school through 2nd Grade I. INTRODUCTION II. PRESEWATION A. Puppet Show - Puppets will act outs a scene where the 911 number was used incorrectly. Officer 011ie will arrive on the scene, and advise the proper use of 911. He will go into explaining what an emergency is in detail. _ B. officer. 011ie will introduce the person who id.going to _ act as Dispatcher. With assistance, this person will show the proper usage of 911. C. Students will have an opportunity to pretend to call 911. If errors are made, Officer 011ie will instruct the correct procedure after the students have finished his/her contact with the dispatcher. The student will be given an opportunity to try'again. D. Instructor will ask questions to see how much the students comprehended from the program. E. Students will be given a chance to ask questions regarding the usage of 911. F. All Police Department participants will come forward and be introduced to the children before departing. *MATERIALS NEEDED: 1. Officer 011ie 2. Other Puppets 3. Puppet Stage 4. _Dispatcher Console 5. Additional Telephone 6. 911 Coloring Book 9. 911 Stickers TALKS ABOUT r " STRANGER (Pre -School through Ist tirade) STRANGER DANGER PROGRAM Pre-school through 1st Grade I. INTRODUCTION A. Introduce yourself, advising that you work with the Community Resources Div. of the Tustin Police Department. B. Introduce Murphy and give the meaning of his name (Mini- car Used to Represent Police Helping Youth). II. SUBJECT MATTER A. Advise B. If using the storybook, advise the title, read -the book, and let Murphy help -in telling the story. C. Ask questions: 1. What is a stranger? Answer: A person you don't know. 2. Should you talk to a stranger? Answer: No 3. Why not? Answer: Because you might not be able to trust this person since you don't know him or her 4. What do you do if a stranger offers you candy or other goodies? Answer: Say, "No!" 5. What do you do if you are approached by a stranger? Answer: Run, and scream as loud as you can! 6. Who do you tell? Answer: Tell someone you know and trust, such as, your parents, grandparents, neighbor, teacher, older brother or sister or a policeman. A. NEVER TALK TO STRANGERS. B. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE. C. RUN IF YOU MUST. D. YELL OR SCREAM IF YOU MUST.' E. TELL SOMEONE WHAT HAS HAPPENED. F. NEVER PLAY OUTSIDE ALONE. ALWAYS PLAY WITH A FRIEND OR NEAR OTHER CHILDREN. *MATERIALS NEEDED: 1. Murphy 2. "Murphy Talks about Stranger Danger" Coloring Book TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT- PRESENTS AIURPH THE TALKING POLICE CAR COLORING BOOK NEVER TXKE AKYTO IOACT FROM �► 5T1t�►NGER•• • • A BLOCK P*VtlgNT W 1 LL HELP -YO V.:. 0 ALWAYSWBAR PNOGIL ?SON TO A010 It�IJ�RY• • • PI.AYI N(s IN THt STFLEET CAN OF plN"pus•• ramy ouT of oftAmo &Rovgs, -- KAYtNG Tve*Lr is NOT STAY AWAY PROM .opo MfPJCrE*hToASums* IF You FIND ON6, Tii.%n YOUIL MOM OR CACISGOOS I IN AN EMERGENCY......... POLICE, FIRE, MEDICAL DIAL: 911 Tustin Police Department 300 Centennial Way Tustin, Ca. 92680