title: The role of the community health nurse in the provision of care to youth gangs.
abstract: Youth gangs are a major public health care concern in the United States. The nursing profession is just beginning to recognize the needs of this special population. In this article, I present a general background of gangs in the United States. They have been a significant problem in society since the early decades of the 19th century; however, increasing crimes and high health risks make it important to seek some solutions. I present an example of a community health nurse who, as part of a Gang Reduction Interagency Partnership team made a difference. The need for more research is emphasized so that we may understand this population as well as address their health care needs and those of their families.
authors.affiliation: Nursing Department, Foo-Yin Junior College of Nursing and Medical Technology, Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan, Republic of China.
authors.forename: C Y
authors.initials: CY
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003256:Community Participation; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010379:Peer Group; D014481:United States