One off the reasons that sport is such an effective tool is because it can provide an alternative structure and context for young people who would otherwise be attracted by negative social pursuits. We know sport can be a powerful tool for tackling youth crime. It can get young people off the streets, out of trouble and engage in education. Sport can act as a supportive method to young people by encouragement, and developing their confidence. The youngster can use sport as a way of finding themselves and by bringing themselves away from the environment that they might live in and not be comfortable in, by developing these projects, they are a way of distracting them from joining gangs and getting themselves into trouble as there seen as important to people involved …show more content…
It is about providing quality after-school programming and be certain that program represents the best tool in the fight against juvenile gangs, crime, and delinquency. Syllabus incorporates proven physical fitness training methods centered on the mixed martial arts of boxing, kickboxing, and jiu-jitsu with a comprehensive social - emotional learning (SEL) curriculum, the 180 Degrees Program. The 180 Degrees Program curriculum emphasizes interactive instruction meant to enhance individual core values, character education, life skills, 21st century skills, and community involvement. The curriculum is based upon proven SEL principles and includes a performance measurement system that tracks results. The program takes place at San Diego 's premier gym and training center, City Boxing. City Boxing is a key partner and sponsor of the City Boxing Project and has been in business for over 8 years operating two gyms in San Diego. City Boxing currently has over 1,000