Last Updated: February 12, 2007
Concordia Adjunct Prof Helps Curb Gang Violence - City Pages
Ramsey County probation officer Joseph Arvidson works exclusively with adults who have been convicted of gang-related crimes.
Under the terms of their probation, these offenders are prohibited from associating with known gang members. "That's sort of our secret weapon that we use," says Arvidson. "Because by the time they get to me they're well known to law enforcement. They're known to the gang unit. They're known to the gang strike force."
Over the past decade, according to Arvidson, 67 offenders have had their parole revoked for socializing with known gang members. Combined, they've received 946 months of jail or prison time, an average sentence of more than 14 months. Read Full Story
