Dear Editor,
Contrary to the editorial of Wednesday, May 25 we at Gilroy High
School do take preventive measures to steer kids away from gangs.
We do provide at-risk kids with one-on-one counseling and group
intervention.
Dear Editor,
Contrary to the editorial of Wednesday, May 25 we at Gilroy High School do take preventive measures to steer kids away from gangs. We do provide at-risk kids with one-on-one counseling and group intervention.
My staff and I collaborate with the County of Santa Clara and community agencies to serve student’s needs and keep campus safe.
For example, county social worker Maricela Bravo and staff from the Rebekah’s Children’s home hold groups on campus for girls. County social worker Mario Gonzalez holds groups on campus for boys who may be at risk for gangs. He uses a curriculum called “Why Try?” that teaches life skills and good decision making. There are also anger management and drug and alcohol groups.
I am at a loss as to how the editorial board came to the conclusion that we have no preventative measures without interviews with any of my staff, school safety officer Mike Terasaki of the Gilroy Police Department, county social workers Maricela Bravo and Mario Gonzalez, or any of the other adults we collaborate with to make Gilroy High School a safe place. Many of the people of Gilroy look to you to provide accurate information. I look forward to working with you in the future to achieve this goal.
Robert Bravo,
principal, Gilroy High School
