What is the focus of the Florida Gang Reduction Strategy?
The Florida Gang Reduction Strategy, initiated in 2008, is a statewide plan to reduce and deter gang-related crime and violence throughout the state of Florida. The strategy targets at-risk youth, and communities and schools where gangs are present through prevention/intervention measures. It targets criminal gangs, and gang members and associates involved in criminal activities through suppression and enforcement measures. And, it targets incarcerated gang members and ex-offender former gang members through rehabilitation and reentry measures. The Strategy provides a framework which advocates efforts to educate youth, make prevention/intervention services more effective, improve law enforcement, address re-entry issues and dramatically reduce gang membership and gang-related activities throughout Florida.
