Intro
Gang Violence Prevention Methods
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Ways to prevent gang violence
Increasing policing
Increase education
Stricter gun laws
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Increased policing benefits
Deterrence of criminal activity
Less violent crime
Increased public safety
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Negatives of increased policing
Escalation of violence
Lack of trust in the community
Over policing can lead to marginilazation
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Benefits of increased education
Reduces poverty and unemployment rates
Cause young minds to have a greater understanding of consequences.
Promotes societal integration and fosters a sense of community
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Negatives to increased education
Increased educations mean more schools which cost lots of money to fund
This option would take very long to see results
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Benefits of stricter gun laws
Reduces gun access
Decreases gun violence
Makes it easier for law enforcement to track firearms
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Negatives of stricter gun laws
Resistance from gun owners and protesters
Unintending consequences from law abiding citizens
Black market growth
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What is the best way
The best way is using all of them at the same time but while also not expecting immediate results as it will take a generation of kids to change the stigma around gangs being a great thing.