The justice system has its place, but I would argue if you want long-term solutions, then you must instead look at the root cause of the problem….
…we should not pretend that these crimes are caused solely by failures of society. These crimes are caused by the choices made by those holding the gun. They are caused by families not intervening. They are caused by those who turn a blind eye.
The role of the family is key. Parents must shoulder the responsibility for where their children are, who they are with and what they are doing.
The root cause of the problem is the destruction of the family on all fronts including the church. Fathers are often absent and the male role model is supplied by the gang. When you become part of the gang’s family, you are given a new name. The answer here is not PC.