Description: G-Dog and the Homeboys: Father Greg Boyle and the Gangs of East Los Angeles Father Gregory J. Boyle, SJ, is a native of Los Angeles, a Jesuit priest, and founder of Homeboy Industries, an economic development and jobs program begun in 1988 for at-risk and gang-involved youth. "A great many kids in my neighborhood don't plan their futures; they plan their funerals." G-Dog and the Homeboys presents the story of Boyle's unconventional ministry and its extraordinary successes. In this expanded, updated edition, Celeste Fremon has returned to East L.A. to report on gang members she first profiled fifteen years ago. Using their individual stories as models, she examines what policy makers should know about gang intervention now, years later. About the previous edition:"[Celeste Fremon] offers [Father] Boyle as an example of how approaching gang violence with an eye towards prevention and intervention can be much more effective than simply aiming for 'lock-'em-up and-throw-away-the-key' suppression. Throughout she includes the words of the gang members themselves as they reflect on their lives and what would aid them in improving their circumstances. In this new edition, she adds an afterword that follows up on the fates of a number of the individuals discussed in the main body of the text."--streetgangs.com" Features Used Book in Good Condition Details Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out within 1-business day and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Competitive Pricing With our dynamic pricing model, our prices are always competitive. Our prices are some of the lowest that you will find on the internet. Rest assured that you're getting a good deal when purchasing with us. 30-day Money Back Guarantee We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. If you're unhappy with the product for any reason, you may return it back for your money-back or a replacement within 30 days. No questions asked!
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MPN: 9780826344854
Brand: University of New Mexico Press
Style: ABIS_BOOK
Book Title: G-Dog and the Homeboys : Father Greg Boyle and the Gangs of East Los Angeles
Number of Pages: 328 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Publication Year: 2008
Topic: Ethnic Studies / Hispanic American Studies, Christian Ministry / Youth, Sociology / Urban, Criminology
Item Height: 0.9 in
Features: Revised
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Religion, Social Science
Item Weight: 17.3 Oz
Author: Celeste Fremon
Item Length: 8.9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
