Lynn Russell

School Safety and Gang Prevention Specialist

PH: 254-297-1110

Email: lrussell@esc12.net

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Dr. Russell connects with audiences as he presents personally-taken photos of gang activity and relates powerful recollections of his over forty years dealing every day with today's children and the ever-increasing menace of gangs. He offers often humorous, non-threatening, practical, long-term solutions and explains:

• Gang Identification and History
• The Gang Culture/Customs
• Dangerous Gang Initiation Rituals
• The Impact of Gang Activity
• Gang Influence on Your Locale
• How to Minimize Gang Impact on Non-Gang Kids
• How to Get Kids Out of Gangs - A Plan that Works
• How to Tell If You Have Gangs
• Gang Colors, Graffiti, Clothing Styles, Jewelry, Symbols, Hand Signs
• Why Violence is So Important to Gangs
• How to Prevent Gang Infestation
• The Important Role of Police
• Why children SHOULD NOT even pretend to be in a gang

Dr. Russell's talks are aimed directly at:

• Educators
• Law Enforcement Personnel
• Probation Officers/Parole Officers
• Prison Personnel
• Courthouse Staff
• Neighborhood Associations
• Parent Groups and Boosters
• Concerned Parents

These presentations engage whole auditoriums of interested people who have never heard and understood the impact gangs are having and will continue to have on every citizen of the world. Programs can be customized to suit a specific need. Typical presentations are: full day(6 hours) or 1/2 day (3 hours).