This 2010 OJJDP bulletin presents research on why youth join gangs and how a community can build gang prevention and intervention services. The author summarizes recent literature on gang formation and identifies promising and effective programs for gang prevention.
Gang Prevention: An Overview of Research and Programs
Date Published
2010
Length
24 pages
Publication Series
Gang Prevention
Prevention and Intervention
Description
Publication Type
Publication
Date Published: December 1, 2010