Youth Violence in Anchorage (project)

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Youth Violence in Anchorage

Principal investigator(s):	André Rosay Sharon Chamard
Project dates:	2004–2005
JC#:	0419
Agency:	UAA Justice Center in partnership with Anchorage Police Department
Project amount:	$21,340
Project status:	Completed

There is a perception among many in Anchorage that youth violence is becoming more serious and more frequent. Readily available data, such as trends in youth arrests for violent index crimes in Anchorage, do not support this assumption. In spite of this, and largely in reaction to rare events, there are episodi clamors for something to be done about this putative problem.

In reponse to the current demand for more information about youth violence in Anchorage, the Justice Center is developing a database based on juvenile criminal history information maintained by Anchorage Police Department and other criminal justice agencies to support a description of the nature and structure of youth violence in Anchorage. In cooperation with the Municipality of Anchorage's Youth Violence Initiative, is working to identify policies and programs to prevent and reduce youth violence in Anchorage.

Articles

Rosay, André and Chamard, Sharon. (Spring 2005). "Youth Violence in Anchorage." Alaska Justice Forum 22(1): 1, 8-10.

Presentations

Rosay, André and Chamard, Sharon. (2004). "Model Programs for the Prevention of Youth Violence" (Powerpoint slide presentation). Slide presentation presented to the Public Forums on Youth Violence, Public Safety Advisory Commission, Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage, AK.

Rosay, André and Chamard, Sharon. (2005). "Youth Violence Study, Anchorage, AK: Youth Violence Progress Report" (Powerpoint slide presentation). Slide presentation presented to the Public Safety Advisory Commission, Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage, AK.

Last updated 13-Nov-2009 by ayjust@uaa.alaska.edu