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03.26.26 Gangs, Cliques & Crews-Understanding Gangs & Youth (Virtual)
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Category: Training

This workshop provides an in-depth look at Iowa’s gang landscape, addressing the factors driving gang involvement, including instability at home, lack of positive role models, and the search for identity and belonging. Participants will learn how to identify the different types of gang affiliation—from hardcore members to “wannabes” and social media gangsters—and understand the psychological and social dynamics that keep youth trapped in gang culture. The session will also explore prevention and intervention strategies, equipping juvenile justice and child welfare professionals with tools to redirect at-risk youth and disrupt the cycle of gang recruitment in Iowa’s communities.  

Registration closes 48 hours before the training. 

Intended Audience: Family Centered Services (FCS) Staff; Qualified Residential Treatment Program Staff (QRTP), Shelter Staff (Child Welfare Emergency Services), Supervised Apartment Living Staff (SAL); Recruitment/Retention Training Support Staff (RRTS) Direct Care/Front-Line Staff and Supervisors. 

Location Info:  Zoom

TRAINERS: Anthony President - BA, Sociology. Extensive research of existing sources, Training and Consulting on the topic of Field Safety for public and private human services Agencies for over 13 years. Direct Service experience in Office Safety includes- Office Safety Committee Team Lead, LTV Steel (responsible for attending the company’s National Office Safety Training and presenting trainings to Leadership and Staff on Office Safety Compliance), Advanced Management Partner- Cintas Corporation (responsible for administering company Office Safety Policy and Procedures for 17charges under my direct supervision, training new hires on Office & Field Safety polices and emergency procedures. Direct Service Child Welfare Worker- experience working directly with vulnerable clients in crisis and effectively resolving conflicts.

The Training Room will open at 9:10AM. Training will begin promptly at 9:30AM. This training is scheduled until 12:30PM.

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At each training, participants will receive a certificate of completion based on hours attended. For more information, please click here. 

If you have questions regarding seating for the training or if you are unable to participate for any reason, please contact us at [email protected].

Please note: Registration closes 48 hours before the training. If you need help, we’re happy to assist—just email us at [email protected].

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Contact: For more information contact [email protected]