Youth Gang Prevention and Intervention (legacy)
This 4-hour focused topic training for caregivers provides information about gangs including prevention strategies to ensure children do not affiliate with gangs, and intervention strategies for children who are already gang involved. Gabriel Morales has worked in the area of gang prevention and intervention, both in the adult and juvenile system, for over 30 years. His experience includes working with at-risk kids in Seattle, in suburbs, rural areas, and L.A. youth gang diversion programs. He worked many years as a Correctional Peace Officer at Folsom State Prison in California, as well as classifying and dealing with violent offenders in the jail setting of a large urban city. He is a longtime instructor for this topic and teaches at numerous conferences around the country. In addition, he founded and continues his involvement with The International Latino Gang Investigators Association.
Target Audience
Caregiver
Available Credit
- 4.00 ParticipationParticipants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.