Recent crime bill addresses some of this. Lack of moral responsibility is a major contributing factor. This is a failure of our families and our religious organizations. Cost of prisons and of law enforcement are high as well. Need to come up with alternatives that require fewer resources.
Gangs are a problem in most cities, even in small cities.
Here we need alternative outlets that allow the energies of these people to be used constructively rather than destructively. Need to reduce the amount of litigation. Force party filing suit to pay defense cost if they lose the suit. Get lawyers out of the process when they don't need to be there. Allow the two sides to plainly state their case before a judge or arbitrator and decide the matter swiftly.