High levels of deprivation with little to no state presence in the community
High levels of addiction and substance abuse
Emotional trauma from years if abuse and end exposure to extreme violence
This presence allows young boys to have easy access to arms, drugs and employment
Favour a heavy handed approach that does little more than create more community tension
Culture of violence that sees a vicious circle passing from one generation to the next
For young women affected by violence
Through local business collaborations
Between state bodies and institutions, business's and local community groups
Armed groups involved in peace dialogues with local government and enemies
Young boys participation
Micro businesses funded and run by the young boys offering alternatives to crime