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YOUTH: GRIPPED BY GANGS
If you work with youth at risk and their families, you will find this workshop will enhance your skills and knowledge in dealing with at-risk youth. This interactive workshop will provide insight into gangs from the perspective of those that have lived the life and escaped.
The workshop will examine the following critical issues:
How gang involvement begins.
What involvement means for those inside gangs.
How to effectively implement specific skills which will empower at-risk youth.
YOUTH: GRIPPED BY GANGS Session
Family Services of Greater Vancouver
1 Friday Session, Sept 25 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $55
Location: Family Services of Greater Vancouver (East Broadway Office) #201-1638 E. Broadway, Vancouver
Registration: To register, please call 604 638 3390 ext. 3166
Instructor: Amir Javid
Amir Javid, founder, REAL WORLD TRUTH (RWT). Amir Javid was born in Iran and immigrated to Richmond, B.C. with his family at the age of 6. In his teens, Amir entered the gang lifestyle – one that included violence, drugs and crime. Amir has since found a new calling, and through RWT works with youth at risk. In addition, Amir attends school, volunteers in his community, while supporting his wife and son.
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