Gate -Organization - Mission

MISSION STATEMENT

To educate school aged youth about the dangers of gang involvement.  To de-mystify gangs and address the media’s portrayal of gang members, in television and movies.  To teach youths to Say No Thank you, and walk away.  To promote positive decision making skills and give alternatives to joining a gang.  To encourage positive self-image and self-esteem, self discipline and demonstrate socially acceptable behavior during later unsupervised activities.