It’s easy for a young person to get pulled into the gang life, particularly if there isn’t a strong family unit at home. One young man joined a gang at an early age, but the life sent him to prison. Now, he’s helping young people in his community avoid the same fate.
Casey Diaz grew up in Los Angeles, California under some difficult home circumstances. The now 46-year-old recalls playing football and baseball with friends outside in his neighborhood. However, he vividly remembers a less normal home life.
