Fighting crime: war on gangs
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The two approaches that are being debated by the government to tackle the street gang violence are discussed. One approach authorizes a tough, enforcement-oriented strategy in tacking gang-related offences while the other offers a more rehabilitation-oriented approach.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 2008
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Fighting crime: crime drops
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The crime rate in the U.S. has dropped mainly due to stricter street patrolling and tougher prison sentences. Though, on the other hand the population of imprisoned drug convicts has continued to increase.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 2008
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