Gangs

Whether they are boys as young as eight who have witnessed or been threatened with murders, or young girls who are targeted with rape by gangs, around 75% of the Center's clients cite escaping gang violence as a reason for immigration. They come to the United States in search of safety and afraid for their lives.

USAID: Central America and Mexico Gang Assessment

San Francisco Chronicle: Ganges without Borders

Georgetown Immigration Law Journal: Marked for Death - Part 1

Georgetown Immigration Law Journal: Marked for Death - Part 2