Understanding the Historical Context of Gang Culture
A Socio-Economic Approach Challenging Current Gang Theory and Intervention Practices
Designed for licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, this course will provide participants an overview of current research on gang culture, theories of gang involvement and the historical context of gangs in Los Angeles, as well as current interventions and policies addressing the gang epidemic.
By exploring potential root causes of gang violence, we can critically develop practices that address challenges for communities immersed in the cycle of gang violence.
This course meets the qualifications for 3 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Provider # PCE 2488.
Speakers:
Joey Nunez Estrada Jr., MSW, PhD
Assistant Professor, San Diego State University
Dr. Estrada's research interests include school violence, street gang culture, school-based intervention, resiliency and youth empowerment. He is currently conducting research on the risk and protective factors for gang-involved youth within school communities.
Robert Hernandez, MSW
Part-time Lecturer, USC School of Social Work
Hernandez’s areas of interest include working with vulnerable youth populations, adolescent social issues, adolescent gang intervention, strengthbased/empowerment modalities and youth development. He currently serves on the National Juvenile Justice Network, which advocates for juvenile justice system reform.