Gangs

Gangs have, in the past, been a sizable issue here in Arkansas.  We seem to be seeing somewhat of a resurgence today.  If you're interested in such things, my good friend, Steve Nawojczyk is one of the nation's top experts on gangs.  His website is a wealth of information. I mention that, in addition to noting a major new national report that came out this week.

Report: Locking Up Gang Members Doesn't Work

A new report by the Justice Policy Institute confirms that anti-gang legislation that advocates locking up gang members, charging them with status crimes and charging more juveniles as adults doesn't work. In fact, it adds to the [...]

Tags: Gangs, Gang Violence, Justice Policy Institute

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