Facing the Reality of Gangs in Parks: Inter-agency Response.

Evenrud, Loren A.

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ERIC Number: EJ505789

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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Facing the Reality of Gangs in Parks: Inter-agency Response.

Evenrud, Loren A.

Parks and Recreation, v30 n3 p44-50 Mar 1995

Managing the issues associated with gang activity is prioritized in Minneapolis parks. A strong commitment to interagency cooperation and teamwork has effectively addressed the root causes of gang formation and prevented some criminal behavior. The article examines public safety enforcement, summer programs for Minnesota youths, positive role modeling, and interagency partnerships. (SM)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, Community Action, Community Resources, Crime Prevention, Law Enforcement, Leisure Time, Parks, Recreational Programs, Safety, Summer Programs

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Minnesota (Minneapolis)

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