Gangs and Violence

Thesis statement: This statement presents the problem or issue you intend to research and should be clear and concise. my topic is gangs and violence Hypothesis: This is a statement of prediction regarding the results of the problem or issue. Briefly identify your working solution to the problem. How might your working solution solve the problem? Be sure to note here that your working solution will evolve through continued research and analysis.Measurement and analysis approach: Define the key points you will research and how you will gather and analyze the data you find. Intend to incorporate information related to technology and crime statistics that apply to your issue.Applicable resources: Identify 5 sources you have found that are most relevant and best support your purpose statement. List the sources and then record the main idea as notes to use as part of your research later. Identify case studies, library, Web, and other scholarly resources.Ethical standards: What are your ethical and legal responsibilities to ensure your final report will be of the highest ethical standards?1200 words intro and 4 references please

title unit: gangs and violence

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Introduction

Gang activities have become a global challenge (Spergel, 2006). With more juveniles joining gangs, the issue needs urgent intervention in order to achieve the millennium goal. Violence causes gang membership and in my hypothesis, I intend to argue that intervention of law enforcement agencies and suppression efforts alone are not effective to curb the escalating rate of gang violence. Based on empirical research that I have conducted, it is evident that law initiatives alone cannot overcome the challenge of gangs and violence. It has been established that violence is the main cause of gang membership and therefore; preventing …………………….

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