Gangs and neighborhood violence have been studied extensively by scholars. This section provides examples of these studies by providing insights from both professional articles – who report on general measures being taken by local communities – and peer reviewed articles – which consist of studies conducted on specific populations of students analyzing the effects of gangs and neighborhood violence.

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