Why are some young people attracted to gangs and what are some evidence-based solutions?

Reports that Victoria Police are issuing anti-association orders to "youth gang members" has sparked fresh debate about how to best deal with youth gang violence in Australia.
The Root

Thugs Are Stealing Our Children's Lives

In his Daily News column, Stanley Crouch applauds the efforts of Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter for rising to the challenge of dealing with gang violence at a ...
Columbus Dispatch

Stockton gangs invited to truce talks after deadly birthday party shooting

Street gangs across Stockton are scheduled to take part in truce talks Friday, Dec. 12, in response to the Nov. 29 mass shooting at a child’s birthday party. The meeting is being organized by the ...
CNN

These gangs were banned from wearing their patches. Did it make a difference?

The simple act of crossing the road landed gang member Calen Morris in more trouble with the police. He had been wearing his leather patch – depicting a horned skull engulfed in red flames, and the ...
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Police monitoring resurgence of outlaw motorcycle gang Satan’s Choice in northern Ontario

Police are keeping vigilant about an outlaw motorcycle gang that once dominated northern Ontario streets and appears to be making a comeback. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) watch is due to ...