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Groundwork Guides series.
Swift describes the current state of youth gangs around the world and examines the conditions that give rise to and help sustain them. He also offers recommendations for reducing the appeal of gangs, such as decriminalizing drugs, avoiding zero-tolerance policies, and pursuing more equitable economic conditions. Although the book is well researched, the information is often disorganized. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.