As stated by Miller, Hess, and Orthmann (2014), The gang is, first and foremost, a community problem. It is the community’s kids who decided whether or not to form or join gangs, and it is the community’s residents, institutions, and businesses that are most victimized by gang activity. (p.384)
As a result of the intense influence gangs have upon the youth a community policing program called G.R.E.A.T was created. The G.R.E.A.T program targets children in elementary and middle schools. This community policing program aims to bring awareness and education to children before they are influenced to join a gang and possibly ruin their life before it even starts.
Research Findings:
This program is not without its flaws so it is constantly being
As a result of the intense influence gangs have upon the youth a community policing program called G.R.E.A.T was created. The G.R.E.A.T program targets children in elementary and middle schools. This community policing program aims to bring awareness and education to children before they are influenced to join a gang and possibly ruin their life before it even starts.
Research Findings:
This program is not without its flaws so it is constantly being