Latino Youth Gang Prevention/Intervention Program

The Hispanic Liaison Youth program offers Latino youth positive alternatives to gang involvement, also ensuring that the gang problem is addressed by working with law enforcement, churches, schools and other youth serving agencies in the Chatham County. The program also engages in community outreach around a variety of issues that affect the well-being of young people in our community.

The group is open to high school students between the ages of 13-18 and meets every Tuesday from 3.30-5.30pm at the Hispanic Liaison office.  Youth are responsable for organizing their own transportation to and from meetings, signing a behavioral contract and obtaining written parental permission for participating.

The purpose of the group is to:

• Provide an alternative to negative social outlets
• Participate in community service as well as cultural and educational activities
• Provide support to assist members with educational attainment and personal growth

Examples of activities 2009-10:

Community Service – Participation in the CORA hunger walk, Domestic Violence Awareness Week, Day of the Book, Siler City clean-up campaign, Christmas caroling at local senior centers

Cultural Activities - Art workshops, Theater and Poetry classes, dance performances, volunteering at local events

Leadership Development and Civic Engagement - El Pueblo’s Latino issue forum, 4-H State Youth Congress, attending public hearings of the County Commissioners and participating in community forums

Educational Workshops and Presentations - Dismantling Racism, Workshops on Educational attainment, career options, workers’ rights and sex education.  

Field Trips -Hanging Rock State Park, Shakori Hills Music festival, visits to colleges and universities and theater outings to Playmakers Rep in Chapel Hill and Triad Stage in Greensboro

Like to participate, collaborate or volunteer? Contact us for more information.