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Gangs
& Violence
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The
Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation |
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David Brotherton and Luis Barros |
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Examines
the non-criminal, social aspects of street organizations using
the lens of New York's highest-profile gang, the Latin Kings.
The book begins with a small survey of gang members, giving
readers an idea of the members' background and social history.
While a skeptic might say the authors are ignoring the obvious
sins of a group long linked to murder and drug trafficking,
the well-researched book seems to focus intentionally on the
social and structural aspects of the gang, because understanding
those is key to understanding gang membership and steering
youth out of it. 464 pages. $24.50. Columbia University Press.
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Peace
Jam: How Young People Can Make Peace in Their Schools and Communities |
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Darcy Giffords |
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A
survey of a program of the same name that works with youth
to promote nonviolent conflict resolution. Each chapter outlines
a problem that youths face, such as racial discrimination
or gun violence, then goes on to global challenges faced by
the 12 Nobel Laureates featured in the book, including the
Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Burmese democracy
leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi. 155 pages. $22. Jossey-Bass.
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Murder
Is No Accident:
Understanding and Preventing Youth Violence in America |
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Deborah Prothrow-Stith and Howard Spivak |
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Provides
a broad outline of ideas for youth violence prevention. The
authors draw on their experience in Boston as public health
officials beginning in 1982, during one of the city's worst
urban juvenile crime epidemics. Dismissing zero-tolerance
policies and the juvenile justice system as limited and reactionary,
the authors discuss their mistakes in developing prevention
programs. They advocate a multifaceted, community approach
focused on changing the environment in which youth live. Written
in a clear, personable style, the book is a thoughtful read
for anyone working in youth violence prevention. 276 pages.
$35. Jossey-Bass.
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