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Peer reviewedHuff, C. Ronald; Trump, Kenneth S. – Education and Urban Society, 1996
Addresses youth violence and gangs and describes two initiatives that have effectively responded to gang-related problems. The development and characteristics of school crime and gang activity are discussed, including the political context that conditions intervention, and the proactive strategies that can reduce safety risks and provide better…
Descriptors: Crime, Delinquency Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, Inner City
Download full textTrump, Kenneth S. – 1993
This paper offers an analysis of urban youth gangs and intervention and prevention strategies for schools, and describes an example of a Cleveland (Ohio) school-wide response. After reviewing the scope of the problem and recent attention to gangs and youth violence, the paper looks at why youth join gangs and lists 12 conditions. Another section…
Descriptors: Curriculum Problems, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education
