Title 43 — Title 43 STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE

The legislature finds and declares that:(1) The number of youth who are members and associates of gangs and commit gang violence has significantly increased throughout the entire greater Puget Sound, Spokane, and other areas of the state;(2) Youth gang violence has caused a treme…

It is the intent of the legislature to cause the development of positive prevention and intervention pilot programs for elementary and secondary age youth through cooperation between individual schools, local organizations, and government. It is also the intent of the legislature…

Unless the context otherwise requires, the following definitions shall apply throughout RCW 43.310.005 through 43.310.040 and *sections 5 and 7 through 10, chapter 497, Laws of 1993:(1) "School" means any public school within a school district any portion of which is in a county …

(1) The department of commerce may recommend existing programs or contract with either school districts or community organizations, or both, through a request for proposal process for the development, administration, and implementation in the county of community-based gang risk p…

Gang risk prevention and intervention pilot programs shall include, but are not limited to:(1) Counseling for targeted at-risk students, parents, and families, individually and collectively.(2) Exposure to positive sports and cultural activities, promoting affiliations between yo…

Cultural awareness retreats shall include but are not limited to the following programs:(1) To develop positive attitudes and self-esteem.(2) To develop youth decision-making ability.(3) To assist with career development and educational development.(4) To help develop respect for…