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Eco · Climate policy · published 2026-08-25 · via The Guardian

From gang life to guidance: LA mentor works to end violence

A former gang member turned social worker in Los Angeles is mentoring at-risk youth, using boxing as a way to build trust and address trauma. He works with young people like 19-year-old Gustavo Galvez, who has lost friends to gun violence and fears for his own life. The initiative aims to break a cycle where victims of violence often become perpetrators.

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