Working with Gangs and Young People: A Toolkit for Resolving Group Conflict [Paperback]

Jessie Feinstein (Author), Nia Imani Kuumb (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1843104474 | ISBN-13: 978-1843104476 | Publication Date: June 2006

Concern about gang culture is on the increase, but remains surrounded by myths. While gangs may lead young people into dangerous situations and breed community division, distrust and fear, the friendship, support, security and sense of belonging they offer are often overlooked by those working with young people involved in gangs. "Working with Gangs and Young People" demonstrates how young people can be engaged in a creative and challenging process that explores the costs, gains and consequences of the choices they make around their gang membership. It provides a tried-and-tested training programme for anyone involved in conflict resolution with young people in groups or gangs, and offers effective interventions that work. Based on a five-year action research project developed by Leap Confronting Conflict, this practical, fully photocopiable toolkit gives practitioners the materials, support and inspiration needed to engage young people who are involved in gangs. It presents flexible activities and strategies to run either two-hour or one-day workshops, and will be indispensable to anyone involved in working with this under-supported group.

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About the Author

Jessie Feinstein worked in the US with young people in custody, often due to gang involvement and subsequently has worked in the UK with young people involved in gang activity through the Gangs and Territorialism Programme, established by Leap Confronting Conflict. Nia Imani Kuumba has worked with young people, and those who work with them in the Caribbean, Europe and the US, since 1984, and is a senior trainer in conflict resolution working on the Leap Gangs and Territorialism Programme. The training programme was developed using the experiences of young gang members throughout the UK, and successful interventions in the UK, USA and mainland Europe.

Product Details

• Paperback: 139 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers (June 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843104474
• ISBN-13: 978-1843104476
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,663,958 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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