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Gangs, Violence, and Prevention: How Can the Church Proclaim Peace? | Synapse

February 2, 20260 citations

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Gangs, Violence, and Prevention: How Can the Church Proclaim Peace?

SJSarah C. JayUniversity of Chicago

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The aim is to investigate the role of the church in peacebuilding within communities impacted by gang-related violence.
Literature review of previous studies on church outreach programs
Case studies of successful church interventions
Interviews with community leaders and church representatives
Church-led interventions reduce incidents of gang-related violence
Peacebuilding initiatives strengthen community ties
Faith-based organizations foster dialogue and understanding among youth

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Sarah C. Jay (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980ffc6c1c9540dea812902 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.6082/uchicago.16092

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