In the early 1980s, Chicago’s South Side was being terrorized by one of the most violent drug gangs in America. The El Rukn organization controlled territory, trafficked narcotics, and enforced its ...

This National Gang Violence Prevention Week, we send our heartfelt prayers and unwavering support to every family who has suffered from the evils of gang violence. We solemnly pay tribute to the ...

Law enforcement agencies estimate that tens of thousands of gangs operate across the United States today. These groups range from street gangs and prison gangs to organized criminal networks.