The Facilitator’s Guide to Moving F.A.S.T. - Friends Against Street Terrorism

The Facilitator’s Guide to Moving F.A.S.T. - Friends Against Street Terrorism - is the essential companion to the 20-Week Participant Manual. Designed for educators, mentors, community leaders, and program facilitators, this guide provides the tools, structure, and strategies to deliver the Moving F.A.S.T. curriculum with clarity, confidence, and consistency.

Grounded in restorative justice, leadership development, and community healing, the Moving F.A.S.T. program addresses the root causes of violence, gang involvement, and systemic inequities. Each week’s content includes objectives, discussion prompts, reflection exercises, and engagement tips to help facilitators create safe, transformative spaces.

Inside, you’ll find:

- A week-by-week breakdown aligned directly with the participant manual

- Guidance for fostering trust, managing group dynamics, and supporting emotional safety

- Tips for effective facilitation, conflict reduction, and culturally responsive leadership

- Workshop outlines for community engagement, mental/behavioral health, and reintegration advocacy

- Tools to inspire self-realization, personal accountability, and positive decision-making

Whether you are working in correctional facilities, schools, community organizations, or faith-based initiatives, this guide equips you to lead the Moving F.A.S.T. program with impact. By using it alongside the participant manual, facilitators can ensure a unified learning experience that empowers participants to break cycles of violence, strengthen leadership skills, and build healthier communities.

Moving F.A.S.T. is more than a program-it’s a pathway to transformation for individuals and communities ready to invest in lasting change.