Coordinated  Responses  to   Gangs

Non-instructional strategies to control and prevent gangs require a coordinated school and agency approach. The strategies can include policies and procedures, intervening with individual gang members, anti-intruder procedures and other strategies.

Explanations (Summaries, Articles)

• Burnett G, Walz G, (1999). Gangs in schools. ERIC Digest
• Huff CR, Trump KS, (1996). Youth violence and gangs: School safety initiatives in urban and suburban school districts, Education and Urban Society
• Gaustad J, (1990). Gangs, ERIC Digest
• Lal S, (nd). Gangs at School: Prevention Activities

Evidence (Reports, Research Reviews, Major Case Studies)

• Howell C. Bibliography of Gang Literature

Examples (Canadian and Other Examples)

Resources

-Planning Guides

-Programs and Materials

• Lal S, (nd). Gangs at School: Prevention Activities
• Snyder DA, (1997). Education Resources on Youth Gangs: An Ask ERIC InfoGuide 

-Policy Examples