Our Members

TAGV refers not just to the name of the program but also to the teen peer educators and leaders of the program. Aged 13-20 years, they receive ongoing training, supervision, counseling, and mentoring on peace and justice leadership.

OG, or original gang members, refers to the first group of TAGV members that started the program. Some of them are presently attending college and still participate in the program's activities when their schedules permit. Members who have graduated from the program often return to provide guidance and leadership to younger members.

TAGV ALUMNI people who have participated in TAGV but were not part of the founding group. They were the second group of TAGV members, who like the OG’s graduated from college or are presently attending college. Our alumni are still actively involved in the programs.

CAGV. refers to Children Against Gang Violence: the siblings of TAGV’s and/or the younger members of the program. Aged 8-12, they also receive ongoing training, supervision, counseling, and mentoring by TAGV's and PAGV’s.

PAGV. refers to the Parents Against Gang Violence -- the parents of members and/or the adult members of the program. They also receive counseling and support on parenting peace and justice
youth leaders. They also mentor the TAGV’s and CAGV’s.

VAGV are adults in the community and/or graduate student interns who support the program by volunteering their time. Upon approval via a group interview, they assist with tutoring, mentoring, and provide other support services for the program.