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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Subtopic: Gangs
In North American Somali Communities, A Complex Mix of Factors Influence Gang Involvement, Violent Extremism
Date Published
September 8, 2021
NIJ-supported research points to the value of targeting multiple social conditions as a strategy for reducing radicalization.
Gangs vs. Extremists: Solutions for Gangs May Not Work Against Extremism
Date Published
October 26, 2020
Can the wealth of existing research on criminal gang members point to better solutions to violent extremism in the United States? A study finds only limited parallels.
Tailored Functional Family Therapy Program Shows Promise for Reducing Subsequent Criminal Activity in a Population at High Risk for Joining Gangs
Date Published
November 20, 2018
A rigorous trial application of Functional Family Therapy to youth at risk of gang involvement, or already involved, finds promising outcome and cost advantages.
Helping At-Risk Youth Say "No" to Gangs
Date Published
May 1, 2015
An NIJ-funded evaluation finds that a revised curriculum and greater attention to teacher training have resulted in an improved program for preventing gang membership and delinquency.
Program Evaluation: How Do We Know If We Are Preventing Gang Membership?
Date Published
September 15, 2013