Introduction Gang presence in suburban areas is rising / Michael B. Mukasey Girl gangs are a growing problem in many parts of the world / Dolly Gang members are infiltrating the US military in increasing numbers / Matthew A. Roberts Claims that gangs are infiltrating the US military are overblown / Max Fisher Gangs are increasingly recruiting athletes / Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian Decriminalizing drugs would disempower gangs / Jerry Paradis Decriminalizing drugs would not solve the gang problem in Central America / Ralph Espach Stopping illegal immigration would weaken hispanic gangs in the United States / James Walsh Illegal immigrants do not commit more crimes than native-born Americans / Stuart Anderson The youth promise act would decrease the numbers of young people in gangs / Bobby Scott School counselors play an important role in decreasing gang membership / Jim Paterson City parks and recreation departments provide young people with effective alternatives to joining gangs / Boris Weintraub Christian organizations can transform gang members by offering them second chances / Robert Brenneman Government programs discourage youth from joining gangs and reform current gang members / Ely Flores Organizations to contact Bibliography Index
