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Santa Cruz Schools Host Gang Education Night

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The Santa Cruz County Office of Education will hold a  Parent Education Night on April 12 to teach how to recognize gang activity in families and what to do about it.

A panel, including representatives from law enforcement, education and probation, will talk about the influence of gangs, drugs and alcohol in the community.

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The panel will be led by Bryan Wall, deputy superintendent for the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, and Deputy Chief Rick Martinez of the Santa Cruz Police Department.

Panelists will include police officer Joe Hernandez and representatives from several agencies, including Barrios Unidos, Live Oak Family Resource Center and Positive Discipline Community Resources.

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The Parent Education Night will take place from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, 400 Encinal St., near Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz.

For more information, contact Denise Pitman-Rosas at 831-466-5728 or visit santacruz.k12.ca.us/.


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