Anthony Gay and Qur-an Webb
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Live Webinar
6 pm – 8 pm
2 CECs
This webinar is a safety-intensive training designed to equip child protection professionals, outreach workers, and community-based staff with the knowledge and situational awareness needed to work safely and effectively in gang-impacted neighborhoods. Building on the foundation set in Unmasking Gang Culture, this follow-up session shifts focus from gang education to real-world application, giving professionals the tools to recognize early warning signs, de-escalate tension, and preserve personal safety without compromising youth engagement.
Participants will examine how gang dynamics shape both individual behavior and neighborhood environments, and how those dynamics affect the safety of staff working in the field. Through detailed strategies, scenario practice, and visual identifiers, this training centers the reality that safety is not just about physical presence it’s about psychological readiness, cultural competence, and relational intelligence.
Learning objectives:
- Identify street-level gang indicators in high-risk environments.
- Understand how to enhance engagement with gang-involved individuals.
- Recognize environmental red flags and safety planning.
- Develop trauma-informed safety strategies, de-escalation and exit protocols