Juvenile Delinquency in a Diverse Society
Video and Multimedia
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Video 1: My Story, From Gangland Daughter to Star Teacher
Description: Pearl Arredondo grew up in East Los Angeles, the daughter of a high-ranking gang member who was in-and-out of jail. Many teachers wrote her off as having a problem with authority. Now a teacher herself, she's creating a different kind of school and telling students her story so that they know it’s okay if sometimes homework isn't the first thing on their mind.
Video 2: The Gang Crackdown
Description: FRONTLINE goes inside the MS-13 crackdown--investigating how the slew of gruesome killings led to many immigrant teens being accused of gang affiliation and unlawfully detained.
Audio 1: When Social Media Fuels Gang Violence
Description: Role of social media on gang violence, which is a unique new area for investigation.
Audio 2: ProPublica Reporter Delves Into Covering MS-13 Street Gang
Description: Noel King talks to ProPublica's Hannah Dreier, who explains MS-13's presence in the United States, and the popular misconceptions surrounding the gang.
Web 1: National Gang Center
Description: Official website for the National Gang Center.
Web 2: Gang Prevention
Description: An overview of the research and programs on gang prevention.