Graffiti
What is graffiti?
WRITING, DRAWING, MARKING OR SPRAYING (UNWANTED OR ILLEGALLY) ON A WALL OR OTHER SURFACE IN A PUBLIC PLACE.
What is the definition of "victim?"
Someone who is hurt by some form of violence.
What is a tattoo?
A PERMANENT MARK, DRAWING OR WRITING THAT IS CARVED INTO THE SKIN WITH A SHARP OBJECT OR TATTOO MACHINE FILLED WITH INK.
What is a peer?
Someone who is the same age, in the same group, or grade as you.
What is a short-term goal?
A goal that falls within the next 0-6 months
What is the purpose of gang related graffiti?
MARK A TERRITORY, COMMUNICATE WITH OTHER GANG MEMBERS, GAIN ATTENTION AND/ OR CHALLENGE OTHER GANG MEMBERS
What is the definition of "perpetrator?"
Someone who causes violence
What do tattoos represent for gang members?
Which gang they are in
What is pressure?
What is a long-term goal?
A goal far in the future; 6 months and beyond!
What is the definition of vandalism?
DESTROYING SOMEONE ELSE’S PROPERTY ON PURPOSE. IF SOMEONE GETS CAUGHT DOING GRAFFITI OR VANDALIZING SOMEONE’S PROPERTY, THEY COULD GET ARRESTED, A TICKET, GO TO JAIL, AND HAVE TO PAY FOR DAMAGES.
What is the definition of "violence?"
THE USE OF PHYSICAL FORCE TO INJURE, ABUSE, OR CAUSE HARM TO ANOTHER PERSON
Can tattoos be removed?
Sometimes! Not in some sensitive places and the removal process can cause scars.
What is peer pressure?
WHEN KIDS THAT ARE YOUR AGE OR IN YOUR SCHOOL TRY TO FORCE OR CONVINCE YOU TO DO OR ACT THE WAY, THEY WANT YOU TO FIT IN.
What is the definition of "alternative?"
CHOICE!
Who might respond negatively to gang related graffiti?
The police, your parents, community members, other gangs
How to gangs use violence?
GANGS USE VIOLENCE TO EXPAND GANG TURF, RECRUIT NEW MEMBERS AND KEEP MEMBERS FROM LEAVING
OR
GANGS ALSO USE VIOLENCE TO GET REVENGE, ENHANCE PERCEPTIONS OF POWER AND GAIN RESPECT OR DOMINANCE OVER OTHERS
How can gang tattoos affect someone's life?
They can make it hard to get a job and can put them in danger if other gangs see the tattoos!
What is positive peer pressure?
A TYPE OF PRESSURE THAT CAN BE USED TO HELP SOMEONE OR KEEP THEM FROM DOING SOMETHING HARMFUL TO THEMSELVES OR OTHERS
What is the most important alternative to gang involvement?
Choosing to stay away from gang activity AND staying in school!
What is the yearly cost to clean up gang related graffiti in Salt Lake?
$600,000
Who can be in a gang?
Anyone who is willing to follow the rules of the gang!
How are tattoos removed?
They are cut, sanded, or burnt off.
What is internal peer pressure?
Pressure you place on yourself.
Sports, video games, school, spending time with friends, hiking, spending time with family, crafts, reading, watching TV/movies, playing with siblings/friends, dance, volunteering, after school activities/clubs, etc.