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Southern California Sep. 25, 2010
Offering Hope & Solutions to Families & Individuals Influenced by Gangs To download the flyer for this event click here. |
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Welcome and thanks for your interest in the Southern California Gang Prevention & Intervention Conference. This conference is designed to offer hope and a closer look at those who are doing the work of gang prevention and intervention. Cordially and respectfully, |
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Who should attend? |
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Art "Conejo" Blajos - Former hit man for the Mexican Mafia |
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Art Blajos grew up in a violent gangland subculture that led to his imprisonment at the age of 16. He spent a total of 17 years in prison including four and a half years on Death Row fighting the death penalty. For 15 years he was an assassin for a prison gang. In 1984 he had a breakthrough via the ministry of Pastor Sonny Arguinzoni and the Victory Outreach. He went to a Victory Outreach Rehabilitation Home and accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior. God not only transformed his mind, but also gave him a new heart. He recently authored "Blood In, Blood Out" a biography which chronicles his life in crime, his conversion and his ministry within Victory Outreach International. "Blood In, Blood Out" has been tremendously effective in |
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reaching thousands of inmates in the prison systems throughout the world with the message of hope, and the plan of Jesus Christ. His ministry includes personal street evangelism, gospel meetings, street rallies, crusades, Men's Discipleship Seminars and Prison Ministry Seminars. |
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Kevin Brown - Senior Pastor of Side-By-Side Church International |
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J. Pastor Kevin is the Senior Pastor of Side-By-Side Church International located in Orange County, California. He is a retired police officer with nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience including work with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, undercover narcotics, parolee apprehension, and thirteen years as a SWAT member. Kevin also directs “Lives Worth Saving Gang Intervention,” which is an organization that trains personnel to bring resources to gang members, as well as help them develop educational goals, employment opportunities, and other life skills. LWS also trains parents to recognize the signs of gang involvement and provide resources to help keep their children out of |
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Big Al Aceves - Co-founder of "MONGOL NATION." Director, Rivers edge Men's Ranch |
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Big Al grew up with a caring mother and had no contact with his father. As a child he lived in a physically violent and abusive environment, with his grandfather being the main violent abuser. Upon reaching adolescense, Big Al joined an East Los Angeles gang and along with his violent nature, he began using heroin.His violent mentality led him to enlist for three tours of duty in Vietnam. While there, in hand to hand combat, he killed with his bare hands and earned the reputation that many grew to fear and respect.He was shot two times in combat and eventually came back to the states. Big Al continued his drug use and horribly violent ways. In the early 1970's, Big Al co-founded "MONGOL NATION." Come and listen as he gives insight to the making of a notorious gang member. |
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gangs. LWS helps change communities by bringing resources to high crime, high density, and low-income areas through a collaborative effort of Faith Based Organizations working Side-By-Side with city, county, state and federal Agencies. |
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Barrio Peace Warriors Presented by Jose Carmona |
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!! |
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Preregistration $25 per person
At the door $35 per person |
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Pomona First Baptist Church
Tables are available to assist you in providing information at the conference |
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Questions? Please call: (951) 529-4884 To download the flyer for this event click here. |
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This is a conference of information, inspiration and hope. |
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Panel On Racial Violence: Updates and Solutions
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Something new to the conference…. |
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*Adolescents welcome with adult supervision |
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How to Disengage from Active Gang Membership Presented by Jeff “J.O” Osborne Former Blood Gang Member |
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Dealing With Gangs On Your Campus Presented by Richard Gomez
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Richard Gomez and his campus safety team at Costa Mesa High School/Middle School are recognized pioneers in a new and highly effective approach to school security operations. Utilizing over 20 years of experience in school security and law enforcement, Mr. Gomez shares his knowledge in the area of public school security practices and integration of technological support to enhance school safety. |
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Helping Parents Address Their Child’s Gang Affiliation/Membership Presented by Paul & Frank Espinoza Come and listen, as these two former SGV gang members share how their family was tragically affected by gang violence |
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More Topics & Guest Speakers….. |