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Why the same campaigns to keep children out of gangs work in one city but not another

April 19, 2010 by

In each of two cities, a team of local agencies launches a campaign to keep children from joining gangs. The two use similar tactics, combining counseling, tutoring and recreation. One initiative shows great results; the other makes barely a dent. Why the difference? New research suggests that one program may have failed because the right people weren't talking.

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