Over the last 2 years Gods X Gangsters, along with the NSU School of Social work, hosted a series of meeting, and trainings for Gang Prevention and Intervention.  This helped to identify those with a passion,  who were capable and available to address the still existing gaps in service.   

In Virginia we knew we didn't have time to reinvent the wheel,  so instead, we quickly linked and locked arms to fill in as part of the complete answer. Together we train the trainers utilizing examples of effective point programs that serve as models to help teach others how to address the basic needs. Across the nation there are a handful of groups, who are structuring their work from the grass roots up. This effective community based response is working to provide a more complete answer, that can be a valuable asset to add to the existing Public Service teams present programs.  The unity of community is contagious.

One of our core training teams is GodsXGangsters.org, who has marked success with this model as they utilize EX  Original Gangsters, as tipping points to steer youth in making right choices. Additionally, this team is training other trainers in what really works,  as they roll play, do drama's, share stories,  and rap about what changed their lives.