By Wendy Hanson | VP for Community Impact
Gangs are life for many individuals living in vulnerable communities. If you are born into gang life there may be limited options and opportunities to live outside the influence of the gang. The link between gangs and trafficking is complex but the factors common to individual involvement in either are the same. Factors such as instability in the home or family, history of abuse, involvement with law enforcement, drug or alcohol use and poor school attendance or performance are all risk factors for both victims of trafficking and gang involvement.
This month we worked to cohost a town hall to bring together over sixty law enforcement officers, educators and community members to discuss the need of gangs and girls in our community. Understanding the risk and experiences of gang involved youth will assist us to improve our collective response to survivors of trafficking, safety plans and the long-term recovery for these individuals.
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