Peace in the Hood - Working with Gang Members to End the Violence (Paperback)

"Peace In the Hood" evokes the reality of gangland warfare but also acknowledges the possibility of peace. Written by Basheer, a pioneer of the interventionist movement, it documents the lessons he learned from over 40 years of working in inner cities.
This book is designed to teach anyone how to be an interventionist, offering clear guidelines on the necessities of intervention work, including understanding the gang mindset, learning how to evaluate rumors for truth, and convincing young people to leave gangs. Each chapter deals with one key aspect of peacemaking, and the advice comes with anecdotes from Basheer's own life.
"Peace In the Hood" includes real-life accounts of Basheer's interactions with gang members offering unique insight into gang culture. Its descriptions of the fairly new field of peacekeeping and intervention with its mix of story and advice make it both a perfect tool for students and teachers who study social justice and anyone simply looking for a fascinating read. Being the first book to offer a detailed description of the process of making peace within gangs, it's a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of gangs and the efforts to make peace within them.

General

Imprint:	Hunter House Inc.,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2014
First published:	2014
Authors:	Aquil Basheer • Christina Hoag
Dimensions:	240 x 185 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-0-89793-704-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > General
LSN:	0-89793-704-X
Barcode:	9780897937047

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