Program Profile: Gang Reduction Program (Los Angeles, California)

This is a comprehensive, multiyear program designed to reduce youth gang crime and violence.

Evidence Rating: Promising | One study

Date:

Date Created: July 17, 2024
Program Snapshot

Age: 0+

Gender: Male, Female

Race/Ethnicity: White, Black, Hispanic

Geography: Urban

Setting (Delivery): School, Other Community Setting, High Crime Neighborhoods/Hot Spots

Program Type: Academic Skills Enhancement, Aftercare/Reentry, Afterschool/Recreation, Children Exposed to Violence, Community and Problem Oriented Policing, Community Awareness/Mobilization, Diversion, Gang Prevention/Intervention, Leadership and Youth Development, Mentoring, School/Classroom Environment, Teen/Youth Court, Truancy Prevention, Violence Prevention

Targeted Population: Children Exposed to Violence, First Time Offenders, Gang Members, High Risk Offenders, Truants/Dropouts, Young Offenders

Current Program Status: Not Active

Researcher:
David Hayeslip
Senior Research Associate
The Urban Institute

2100 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
United States

Phone: 202.261.5404
Website
Email

Researcher:
Meagan Cahill
Senior Research Associate
Urban Institute, Justice Policy Center

2100 M Street NW
DC 20037
United States

Phone: 202.261.5709
Website
Email