Delinquency Influences

Gangs have become increasingly violent in your community.  There is illegal drug use and the recruitment of middle and high school students to join the gangs.
As the police chief you have been approached by the community leaders to offer some help in addressing this increasingly large problem.  There have been reports of drive-by shootings and drug activity.
   
Your police department have selected you to write a plan of action to address this problem.   Your action plan should include,  but not limited to:
     Several initiatives that will assist in rectifying the problem, including the following:  – education, – – local initiatives.
     *How can the negative effect of violence on children be lessened?
     *Do you believe that there should be a limitation on the violent video games children are permitted to play?
     *What type of assistance will you ask for from the community as a whole?
     *What role will the department itself take?
     *How will you measure the effectiveness of your plan?

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