Escaping Cycles from Karen Castillo Farfan on Vimeo.
Escaping Cycles shares the stories of victims who grew up in violent environments then became the aggressors. These survivors recount their experiences and warn young girls to not enter gangs.
According to gang intervention experts, there has been an increase in numbers of young girls entering gangs. As a journalist interested in women’s issues, I feel this is an area of urgent concern. My aim is to help girls see the detrimental consequences of seeking love and acceptance in gangs. In addition, I want my audience to be aware that sometimes these girls are themselves victims of violent crimes, usually at the hand of their caregivers. Supporting youth outreach programs, such as the ones I profile, benefits not only mistreated girls, but the community at large which we share.
