Parents, students, and staff must know that schools are neutral grounds and that gang, weapon, and drug activities will receive high priority.
Schools must apply discipline in a timely, firm, fair, and consistent manner.
Instituting anti-gang and prevention programs is a must in gang laden communities.

Schools must train school personnel and parents in gang identification, intervention, and prevention techniques.
Schools must establish cooperative relationships and communication networks with parents, law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies, social services, and other community members.
Set up mechanisms and structures to promote information-sharing and coordination among agencies addressing youth, gangs, and related public safety efforts.”