Organization Information
Peer Contact Information
Organization Name:
Milwaukee School District Strategies for Reducing Youth Involvement in Gangs
State(s) Of Operation:
WI
Organization Type:
State Agency
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Description Of Services
The funding will be used for a variety of educational and employment programs, all designed to reduce the dropout rate and the number of youth in grades 8 -12 involved in gangs. Programs must include at least one component aimed at increasing the educational achievement and decreasing the dropout rate among juvenile offenders and at-risk youth. They also must have at least one component aimed at providing paid work experience and internships and one aimed at reducing youth gang involvement.