Jose “Neaners” Garcia: Kids are not Broken; They Just Need to be Seen

The Passionate Youth Worker - A podcast by YIPA

Washington, United States: Jose “Neaners” Garcia was the youngest gang member in his community. He had shot someone by the time he was 10 years old, had a child at age 12, got shot himself at age 13. Traumatized by both parents and his surroundings, he felt his life was limited to what he saw in front of him. But a 5-year stint in solitary confinement helped him see a purpose to it all. His vision, Hope for Homies, became his calling to show young people something better. Support the show

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