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Entrepreneurship: The Modern Day Crime-Stopper
A study finds that the growth of African-American-owned businesses in urban communities plays a role in decreasing the rate of youth violent crime. More »
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Another Path: Can school-based gang prevention programs show youth a way out?
An evaluation of the G.R.E.A.T. program, implemented as a school-based response to gang activity among youths, finds that students enrolled in the program are less likely than their peers to join gangs or have negative attitudes towards the police. More »
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How do Urban African American Youth Respond to Life Event Stress?
Research shows that certain adverse events in the lives of urban African American youth are associated with certain types of behavioral issues, and some coping strategies have varying, gender-based levels of effectiveness. More »