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Combating Youth Violence: Concrete Solutions for New York City

Youth violence has declined sharply over two decades--more than 70 percent in New York State, according to the Center for Disease Control & Prevention. Yet in some neighborhoods there are now increasing reports of gang activity and violence. Tensions and distrust remain high between law enforcement officials and community members - especially young people.

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Children and Families, Government & CommunitiesAbigail KramerCenter for New York City Affairs, communities, community infrastructure, crime, Criminal Justice, gangs, juvenile justice system, law enforcement, low-income neighborhoods, neighborhoods, NYC, policies, political campaigns, politics, poverty, public policy, The New School, violence, youth, youth violenceComment