This paper describes and discusses the
approach to gangs and gang related activities taken by the citizens and leaders of
Pittsburgh. The paper explains how their
approach was effective in finding resolutions to the gang problem because they had the the foresight to recognize that gang
activity would only become a larger problem if not dealt with in an open and forthright manner. The paper also suggests that the approach is one that should be modeled in other cities where gangs and gang activity is a problem. Table of Contents Abstract Report of 110 Jurisdictions on Gangs The Pittsburgh Solution Involving the Community Conclusions