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What We Do

Description

Serving those in the fields of juvenile and criminal justice, law enforcement, youth and community organizations, research, and others across the nation with responsibilities for addressing gang‐related crime and violence, the NGC provides an array of best‐practice information, resources, and strategic tools to assist those who are working to prevent youth from joining gangs, intervene with those who are gang‐involved, and suppress criminal and violent street gang activity.

 

Resources and Tools

The NGC offers gang-related resources and tools including guides for parents and schools, an information video on Why Youth Join Gangs, gang-related legislation, webinars, podcasts, an FAQ section on gangs, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about gangs, risk factors for gang membership, and more.

OJJDP TTA360

TTA360 is a centralized training and technical assistance request system that allows you to submit a request to any of OJJDP's providers. OJJDP TTA360