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Street Gangs
H.R. 3846, The Youth PROMISE Act
The Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention, Support, and Education Act (Youth PROMISE Act) is a breath of fresh air for juvenile justice legislation. The bill organizes and funds community, social, court, and government services to use proven, evidence-based tactics of prevention and intervention to reduce youth crime and violence.
For extensive bill information, statistical reports, letters of support, and media coverage, visit Rep. Bobby Scott's Resource Page on the Youth PROMISE Act.
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Take Action! Urge your representatives to support the Youth PROMISE Act.
S. 456, The Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2007
The Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2007 tempers the traditional tenets of a gang bill (increased penalties, broader definitions of gang membership, federalization of local crimes) with some money toward prevention and intervention. The bill is still heavily weighted toward prosecution, federalization, and enforcement. S. 456, introduced by Sen. Diane Feinstein and Sen. Orrin Hatch, passed the Senate on September 21, 2007, and has been referred to House Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, and Education and Labor Committees.
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
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