In Sweden, the fight against gang crime is increasingly focusing on education as a pivotal solution.

Inspired by Denmark's success, Swedish municipalities are looking to schools as the starting point for change.

Danish principal Marco Damgaard's experience in transforming a high-crime school into a thriving educational environment highlights the importance of early intervention.

By reallocating resources to socio-economically challenged schools and fostering a positive mindset towards students, significant progress can be made.

Damgaard's approach included dismissing ineffective teachers, investing in extracurricular activities, and setting higher expectations for parents.

This comprehensive strategy aims to prevent gang recruitment and improve educational outcomes, demonstrating that with the right policies, societal issues can be addressed effectively.