NCJ Number
173149
Date Published
Unknown
Length
65 pages
Annotation
The Mayor's Council on Gangs has proposed recommendations to reduce the amount of youth violence and youth involvement in gangs, in response to increasing criminal youth gang activities in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Abstract
Recommendations in the mayor's action plan broadly focus on three areas: prevention, intervention, and enforcement. The plan is based on what causes youth gangs and related criminal activities and on what means exist for reducing or preventing the problem. The emphasis is on reducing violent and serious youth gang crimes, particularly homicide, assault, rape, and drug trafficking, and on reducing the number and size of gangs. The plan pays special attention to redirecting interests and capacities of gang members and gang-prone youth toward improved performance in school and work settings. In addition, the plan requires the development of attitudes and social skills that help young people avoid gang membership. Appendixes contain recommendations resulting from town halls and youth speak-out sessions and statistics on gangs and gang membership as documented by the Albuquerque Police Department and Bernalillo County Gang Units. Tables and figures