Would anti-gang training work in a school setting? Perhaps not. Like any training, a desire to learn on behalf of the participant is essential. The real question should be, "when would this type of training start?" At what age would participants benefit the most. Of course, training is not the only issue. Environment is of equal importance. After all, when you live in a pool, you're going to get wet. You're either in or out. Its not that easy to get out once you're in. Training would benefit participants by giving them the opportunity to see "what if." What if I carry a gun? What if I use that gun? Would I get caught? How would my life change if I do? What if I never do it? Easy questions to answer if you have opportunity. But not everyone does. A school program and a well-trained school resource officer could be very impactful. They could pave the way for a person whose opportunity is limited. Perhaps, the program if well-funded could identify prospective candidates who are at risk early enough that they never join the gang to begin with. This would have to be a special program and would have