What is another word for People against Gangsterism and Drugs?

Pronunciation: [pˈiːpə͡l ɐɡˈɛnst ɡˈaŋstəɹˌɪzəm and dɹˈʌɡz] (IPA)

People against Gangsterism and Drugs, commonly referred to as PAGAD, is a Cape Town-based anti-crime group that was formed in the 1990s to combat the rising tide of gang violence and drug abuse in the city. Though PAGAD has been controversial at times, its efforts have resulted in significant reductions in crime in some of the city's most violent neighborhoods. There are many other groups and organizations that share PAGAD's goals of curbing gang violence and drug abuse, both in Cape Town and around the world. Some synonyms that could be used to describe these groups include anti-crime organizations, drug prevention groups, and gang reduction agencies.

What are the hypernyms for People against gangsterism and drugs?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    law enforcement agencies, advocacy groups, Anti-crime campaigners, Anti-gang Organizations, Community activists, Criminal justice activists, Mentoring Organizations, Substance Abuse Preventionists, Victim Support Services, Youth Support Services.

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