Trapped Between
Innocence and Death
A Guide to Being Free From Gang Life
John
Saroyan, Ed.D.
Paul Cosores, BSW, DPO
This innovative work offers the reader a unique understanding and insight into our current gang problems. Whether you're a single parent, grandparent, family member, teacher, peace officer, or counselor, this book provides practical information and solutions to appropriately combat gang issues that affect all citizens. The authors share their extensive knowledge of work with gangs from two unique perspectives. Paul Cosores has worked in Los Angeles County as a probation officer with juvenile gang members for several years; Dr. Saroyan has developed and run treatment programs with adolescent gang members as well as treat them on both an in-patient and out-patient status.
Their perspectives are direct and hard hitting. It is recommended reading for every parent, teacher, law enforcement staff and anyone else affected by gangs within our society. This book helps us understand the significance of the gang problem within our communities. The authors provide clear descriptions of the phases and levels of gang involvement as well as teach the reader how to intervene as an individual, family member or a community, saving our youths from this destructive path.