Citation

Rollins JA. Pediatr. Nurs. 1993; 19(6): 559-567.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners, Publisher Jannetti Publications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8278229

Abstract

A growing number of children in America are joining gangs. Once a youth becomes associated with a gang, violence may be inevitable. Previously considered only a criminal justice problem, violence is now regarded as a preventable public health problem. Health care professionals have been challenged to design effective anti-violence strategies as part of health care reform. Nurses with knowledge about gangs can make a significant contribution to addressing this challenge.

Language: en