Resources
about Gangs 
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- Adolescent Wellness Program, offers gang and drug
prevention programs, as well as a violence prevention program for
teachers. Publishes Against the Tide, a bi-monthly
newsletter, 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02118
617.534.5196
- California Youth Authority Gang Violence Reduction
Project, operated by parole agents from the state of
California. Publishes informational pamphlets as well as a
directory of organizations concerned with gangs. Coordinates
parenting groups and speaks to other organizations about gang
prevention. 2445 N Marionddale Avenue, Suite 202, Los
Angeles, CA 90032 213.227.4114
- Gang Prevention through Targeted Outreach, Boys
& Girls Clubs of America. A comprehensive program that
directs at-risk youths to positive alternatives offered by the
clubs. Uses a referral network involving schools, courts, juvenile
justice agencies, social service agencies, police and community
organizations. 1230 W. Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309-3494
404.815.5763/4
- GangTalkChannel.com
- Semi religious talk show on gang issues
- Mothers Against Gangs (MAG), a nationwide organization
that utilizes grassroots efforts to educate the community, develop
court advocacy and provide support to families and youths affected
by gangs. PO Box 392, Palatine, IL 60078
847.934.0105
- Mothers Against Violence, a coalition of New York City
women who work to organize residents, public officials, schools,
professionals, and youths to address the violence that's claiming
hundreds of children annually. 154 Christopher St., 2nd Floor, New
York, NY 10014 212.255.8484
- National Council on Crime and Delinquency, aims crime
prevention programs at at-risk youths, offering family
intervention and assistance for low-income youths, and focusing on
youths who drop out of school. Offers a quarterly journal,
Crime and Delinquency, as well as other papers for schools
and organizations. 685 Market St., Ste 620, San Francisco, CA
94105 415.896.6223
- National Crime Prevention Council, provides training
and programs to individuals and groups interested in crime
prevention. Publishes the newsletter Catalyst ten times a year.
Created the popular "McGruff" program, "Take a Bite Out of Crime."
1700 K St. NW 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20006-3817
202.466.6272
- National Institute of Justice, the primary federal
sponsor for research on crime - its prevention and control. Offers
an extensive bibliography. Many of its publications are available
free f charge or at a nominal cost. PO Box 6000, Rockville,
MD 20849-6000 800.851.3420
- National Youth Gang Center, Office of Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention, assists state and local governments in
the collection, analysis, and exchange of information on
gang-related demographics, legislation, literature, research and
promising program strategies. Coordinates activities with the
OJJDP Gang Consortium - a group of federal agencies, gang
program representatives, and service providers. PO Box 12729,
Tallahassee, FL 32317 904.385.0600
- Ten Point Coalition, an ecumenical group of Christian
clergy and lay leaders working to engage the community with issues
affecting at-risk black youths. Provides technical assistance,
resource development, training and networking opportunities for
churches and other organizations interested in mentoring,
advocacy, economic alternatives, and violence prevention for your
people. 215 Forest Hills St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617.524.4331
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