Since 1981, gang violence has claimed the lives of more than 15,000 Californians. Most of this violence occurs in cities. Death is just one measure of victimization. Among others: In crime-besieged neighborhoods kids fear going to school, parks become unusable, and shopping and taking a bus to work are dangerous ventures for residents. In short, […]
The Essential Role Played by Probation in California’s 13-City Gang Prevention Network
“This initiative has been fantastic. If I’ve got an idea or a problem, I know I can call or visit a colleague in a Network city, a colleague who is doing what I’m thinking about doing.” ~Paul Vinetz, LA County Probation With gangs playing a disproportionate role in violent crimes in many communities, probation officials […]
Building a City of Hope
Monterey Herald reports on John A. Calhoun speech. By DENNIS TAYLOR Herald Salinas Bureau Article The path to peace on the streets of Salinas and elsewhere where gang violence is a problem begins with a community effort to instill a sense of hope in young people. That’s the message delivered Thursday by author and crime-prevention […]
The Spirit of Crazy Horse
It has been a packed spring and early summer: numerous speeches on my book, Hope Matters: The Untold Story of How Faith Works in America, including a speech for the Faith and Politics Institute in Congress, travel to California to help direct the 13-City Gang Prevention Network, and presentations at a variety of conferences. The […]
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