Gangs / Gang Diversion

When:  TENTATIVE NOVEMBER 20 

Presenter:  Agent Andrew C. Robinson and Yvonne Davis

Description: Part 1, 9:00-12:00: This presentation will go into a brief history of gangs, why people join gangs and how national gangs get to South Carolina.  We will learn some basic gang recognition and the different type of gangs we see in our area. This presentation will also provide significant information on Outlaw Motorcycle Gang related activity and trends in the Carolinas and surrounding areas. The primary focus will be on providing information to identify gang members and exploring the many diverse crimes that they commit.

Part 2, 1:00-4:30: In collaboration with Greenville Police Department’s Gang Intelligence Expert, this presentation will go over current trends with gangs and provide information on the GRAVITY Program (Gang Reduction And Violence Intervention Targeting Youth). We will also hear from a former Greenville Gang member and hear his story of redemption.

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