"The Justice Department is trying to combat violence and lawlessness in Native American communities caused by gang activity. Navajo country recently reported 225 gangs in its territory alone and more reservations noting the increased presence of gangs. Guest host Jennifer Ludden talks about why gangs are becoming a major issue in Native American territories with Christopher Grant, former Chief of Detectives in Rapid City, South Dakota, and is now a national Native American Gang Specialist. Natay Carroll, a Navajo Indian who is a former gang member, and radio host Harlan McKasato, who is from the Sac and Fox tribe."

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Gang Violence On The Rise On Indian Reservations (National Public Radio 8/25)

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