G.R.E.A.T.
Gang Resistance Education And Training

Picture of the G.R.E.A.T. officers

     The La Crosse Police Department has teamed up with NYSP to continue the G.R.E.A.T. partnership.  G.R.E.A.T. police officers participate in the program by providing information on gang resistance, drug and alcohol education, being a good citizen, and implement cooperative/team building activities.

 

The G.R.E.A.T. Program trains students in these important skill areas:
Personal Skills Resiliency Skils
  • Goal setting
  • Decision making
  • Anger management
  • Message analysis
  • Problem solving

 
Resistance Skills Social Skills
  • Refusal skills
  • Recognition of peer pressure
  • Anti-gang and violence norms
  • Communication skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Social responsibility
  • Empathy and perspective taking

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