Symposium presentations addressed early enforcement as a radical option for preventing gang violence, contemporary nationwide and local youth gangs, gangs in schools, crack cocaine and street gangs, and gang task force investigations. Presentations also focused on gangs in Los Angeles, Chicago, Ohio, Miami, and Phoenix. Symposium workshops looked at promising gang prevention programs and strategies involving the police, prosecutors, educators, court services, and community organizations. The development of systemwide strategies that cut across geographic jurisdictions was discussed, as well as gang information networking and Federal and State initiatives and assistance. Definitions, workshop guidelines, program descriptions, a list of symposium participants, and a faculty roster are included.