This podcast episode focuses on understanding multigenerational influences in youth gangs and on how this knowledge can be applied to community violence intervention efforts aimed at interrupting the cycle of violence.
This podcast featuring R. Sean Baldwin, Senior Research Associate, National Gang Center, and Donny Gomez, Program Manager, Volunteers of America, Los Angeles, California, focuses on understanding multigenerational influences in youth gangs and on how this knowledge can be applied to community violence intervention efforts aimed at interrupting the cycle of violence. Topics covered include understanding the scope and impact of multigenerational gang associations; identifying challenges and opportunities in working with youth and families with multigenerational gang associations; and applying this knowledge in community violence intervention efforts focused on youth and families with multigenerational gang associations.