• Community Violence Intervention Solutions for Gun Carrying Youth: A Conversation with Joe Aragon

  • Feb 25 2024
  • Length: 1 min
  • Podcast

Community Violence Intervention Solutions for Gun Carrying Youth: A Conversation with Joe Aragon

  • Summary

  • The Struggles of Addressing Youth Crime in Denver Public Schools

    Joe Aragon discusses the challenges Denver Public Schools is facing due to the increasing issue of youth involvement in serious crimes within the Denver Public School system. There is an alarming number of students facing charges for gun possession and even attempted murder creating a dangerous environment within the schools.
    Key Takeaways:

    Building authentic relationships with at-risk youth is crucial in helping them navigate away from a life of violence and crime.

    Positive male role models play a vital role in the development of young men and can help shape their identity and purpose.

    It is important to help young people understand the consequences of their actions and guide them towards making positive choices.

    Motivational interviewing techniques can be effective in helping young people recognize their potential and make positive changes in their lives.

    Personal and professional growth and development are essential for outreach workers to effectively support and empower at-risk youth.

    Notable Quotes:

    "We have a lack of alpha males in the home, a lack of godly men raising boys to be young men and then to be men." - Joe Aragon

    "Choose life. Let me help you. Let me help you figure it out, and let's choose life together." - Joe Aragon

    Resources:

    Tha Myx website: https://www.thamyx.org/

    00:00 Intro

    00:22 Meeting Joe

    04:30 Who Is Pastor Joe?

    07:54 The Importance of A Strong Male Presence

    14:28 Starting His Intervention Career

    16:22 Chaging Futures With New Experiences

    20:25 Peventing Death Through Credibilty and Collaboration

    28:39 Joe's Faith

    30:22 A Day In The Life

    33:10 5 Roads of A Gangster

    33:38 The Process of Helping Them Help Themselves

    34:04 Success Through Credibility

    39:39 Self Care

    44:09 The Intersection of Self-Care and Professional Development

    47:03 What It Means To Be Humble

    48:11 Connecting Youth To Resources

    55:31 The Story of Abraham

    01:04:50 Protective Factors In Practice

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