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Gangs in School: Exploring the Experiences of Gang-Involved Youth Journal Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice Date Published

Aug 1, 2023 · This research report presents findings from a randomized controlled trial conducted in prisons in South Carolina show that Restoring Promise’s approach to culture change significantly …

Dec 1, 2013 · The findings and methodology are presented for the process and outcome evaluation of the G.R.E.A.T. program (Gang Resistance Education and Training), which is a 13-lesson school …

Jan 1, 2020 · This study drew on precepts from the street gang literature in testing whether patterns of recidivism differed by official and survey measures of current, former, and non-gang status.

Oct 28, 2009 · CeaseFire's use of violence interrupters made the program unique. Although many public health campaigns hire people who are adept at reaching target populations, hiring former gang …

The National Gang Intelligence Center3 describes the breadth of criminal activity attributable to street gangs; the most common forms include violent and drug-related crimes such as assault, street-level …

The goal of the in-depth interview was to gain a greater understanding of the nature and meanings of gang life from the perspectives of its female members. The study found that gang participation …

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