Outreach is the first step in effectively reaching out to the youth in our communities. Establishing trust in critical. Having direct involvement with a counselor and a social worker will help in tailoring individual programs of reform. Each child will be interviewed and assessed for appropriate programs to fit their particular needs. Educational and awareness programs are presented to children to help them understand the seriousness of gang involvement and to provide them with positive alternatives. Program coordinators are available in Albany, Rennselaer and Schenectady Counties and can be contacted through the Capital Region Gang Prevention Center.