EL SALVADOR: From safe spaces to jobs, new approaches to crime & violence prevention

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Posted January 9, 2017 .
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EL SALVADOR:

From safe spaces to jobs, new approaches to crime & violence prevention

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Communities across El Salvador are taking part in innovative solutions to prevent crime and violence and generate opportunity for at-risk youth. From training for in-demand jobs to philharmonic orchestras, the USAID Crime and Violence Prevention Project and the Salvadoran municipalities are helping communities to turn the tide of violence and crime.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]

COUNSELORS CHALLENGE AT-RISK TEENS TO DREAM OF A BETTER LIFE

 

At age 14, Maria had a reputation as a troublemaker and was at risk of leaving school. But with support from a counselor and a unique program for at-risk youth and their families, Maria turned her life around.

Read full story & Watch video[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Maria, Salvadoran teen.

 

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Salvadoran children playing on slide.

 

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SAFE SPACES HELP COMMUNITIES RECLAIM GANG-DOMINATED SPACE

 

On the outskirts of San Vicente, a new playground is bringing hope to a community once plagued by crime and violence. See how safe spaces are helping to transform neighborhoods across the country.

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PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAS TRANSFORM YOUTH INTO MUSICIANS, NOT CRIME STATISTICS

 

In communities across El Salvador, music is helping at-risk youth to steer clear of a life of gangs and crime. Youth orchestras are part of a holistic approach to prevent crime and violence and spread opportunity.

Read full story & Watch Video[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Salvadoran girls playing violins.

 

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Salvadoran teens making food in cooking class.

 

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FOR AT-RISK YOUTH, MARKETABLE SKILLS AND JOBS ARE LIFELINES

 

Ever always dreamed of becoming a chef, but like many youth in his town his dreams seemed out of reach. All this changed when Ever enrolled in a vocational education program supported by USAID.

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