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Report Criticizes L.A.'s Gang-Fighting Strategy

A report by a Washington D.C. think tank says some big cities like Los Angeles are taking the wrong approach in the fight against gang violence. The Justice Policy Institute says cities are focusing too much on sending gang members to jail, and not enough on deterring gang membership. KPCC's Morning Edition host Steve Julian spoke with the report's co-author, Kevin Pranis.


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