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Download: Florida Gang Reduction Strategy (1.3MB pdf)

Survey: Prevention, Intervention and Re-entry Programs for At-risk youth and Gang Members

Regional Gang Reduction Task Force Meeting Notes

Seven regional Gang Reduction Task Force Organizing Sessions were held around the state between Sept. 2008 and February 2009. The Collaborative Labs at St. Petersburg College has documented in depth meeting notes which they call Real Time Records.

Parent's Guide

The Parent’s Guide to Gangs (en Español), published by the National Youth Gang Center and the Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, provides information on gangs and can help you recognize and prevent gang involvement. The pocket guide explains behaviors associated with joining a gang, common gang identifiers, and what parents can do to keep kids away from gangs.

National

Helping America’s Youth
Use the searchable community guide to help you find or create gang prevention programs in your community
National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
Find resources for teens, parents, law enforcement and other professionals on dealing with and preventing youth violence
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
Learn the basics about gangs and see how federal and state laws are addressing the gang problem
USDOJ Office of Justice Programs
Identify the risk factors leading to youth violence, and learn how to develop community-based strategies for dealing with gangs
USDOJ Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Read about the Department’s Anti-Gang Initiative and other efforts to prevent youth crime
National Youth Gang Center
Visit this web site containing a comprehensive collection of resources to educate citizens on gangs
GREAT
Learn about a classroom program designed to keep elementary and middle school kids away from gangs and violence.