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.