**Welcome to Gang Culture! This week our guest is Bashawn Dixon who is a Statewide Family Court Liaison Supervisor. For the last 25 plus years Bashawn has worked with youth in Juvenile Justice facilities. He has worked hands on with at risk youth as well as families who are involved in criminal behavior including but not limited to… gang violence. We are honored to have him on Gang Culture for our season finale and we hope you like, share and subscribe to us to be the first to know when we return for our next season!**

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Every Monday during Season 3, we spotlight our upcoming guest as they share a positive, real-world alternative for young people - highlighting opportunities, activities, and pathways that empower youth to choose growth, connection, and purpose over gang involvement.

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Welcome to Gang Culture. This week we are joined by harm reductionist Leslie Palladino. Leslie is the Director of Overdose Prevention and Outreach at Impact Life, where she oversees youth programming, street outreach, and community-based health initiatives. She also leads prevention-focused youth programs that combine education, peer support, and one-on-one case management, while also coordinating outreach efforts that serve individuals actively navigating substance use and housing instability. Our regular host Ellis Rouse was unavailable for this interview so Gang Culture producer Matt Kelly filled in as this week’s host. We are honored to have Leslie on this week. Make sure you like and subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes of Gang Culture!

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