Gang
activity bill advances to committee
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 • The
Express-Times
TRENTON (AP) -- A measure to combat gang activity in
schools advanced Monday.
The bill would require the Attorney General's Office and
the education commissioner to develop a gang education
seminar for school administrators, teaching educators how to
recognize gang membership.
Two-thirds of New Jersey gang members are under 17,
according to the state Juvenile Justice Commission.
The annual seminars would be offered in all 21
counties.
The legislation now heads to the Assembly Appropriations
Committee for consideration.
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