Addressing Community Gang Problems: A Model for Problem Solving

摘要

In October 1991 the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) entered into a cooperative211u001eagreement with the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) to develop a 211u001eComprehensive Gang Initiative prototype model aimed at combating gang-related 211u001ecriminal activity by incorporating both prevention and crime control initiatives. 211u001eThe purpose of this monograph is to provide direction in identifying, analyzing, 211u001eand responding to gang-related problems and in assessing results in an effective 211u001eway. Any community facing chronic or emerging gang problems can use this document 211u001etogether with training and technical assistance to determine how best to 211u001eimplement the Comprehensive Gang Initiative.