V. Gang-Involved Offenders

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Similar to other dangerous offenders, gang members should be subject to close supervision, with drug testing, treatment and other resources that match their risks and needs. However, while other offenders tend to act individually or only sporadically with others, gang members act as a group. This makes it reasonable, and effective, to hold them collectively responsible for each other's behavior. Staff should form partnerships with local, state and federal law enforcement and communicate directly to gang offenders that new crimes, especially violent offenses, by any one member of the gang will result in penalties for all members, including sanctions for violation of supervision conditions and revocation of release.