Option #1: Gang Interventions

Gang crime is becoming pervasive in the community. The amount of crime attributed to gang members is growing, and events like drive-by shootings are becoming more common. Communities are demanding that the police and courts get tough on gangs. Parents and the schools argue that getting tough will be effective in disbanding the gangs.

Evaluate the effectiveness of gang intervention by addressing the following questions:

What are the most common police and system responses to gang activity? What is the least common response?

What is considered to be the most effective intervention by law enforcement officials for responding to gangs? Why is it the most effective intervention?

What is the most common educational intervention for ganging? What impact has it had on youth involved in gangs?

Your well-written, concise paper should meet the following requirements:

2-3 pages in length, not including title and reference pages

Formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements

Cite a minimum of two scholarly academic peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and textbooks to support your responses that are not provided in the course. The CSU-Global Library is a great place to find these scholarly sources.