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Promising Approaches to Gangs: A Catalogue of Prevention and Suppression Programs in Illinois

NCJ Number
159023
Date Published
1994
Length
28 pages
Annotation
This directory compiled information from 78 police chiefs, sheriffs, and city managers who identified 90 programs aimed at reducing or preventing gang and youth crime in cities across Illinois.
Abstract
The programs were categorized as youth prevention programs, youth intervention programs, youth activity programs, adult awareness programs, community oriented programs, suppression programs, and State and Federally sponsored programs. Each entry includes the name, address, and contact person of the specific program, the targeted area or audience, and a brief description of program goals and/or activities.

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