Gang Culture

Episode Notes **Welcome to Gang Culture! This week our guest is Bashawn Dixon who is a Statewide Family Court Liaison Supervisor. For the last 25 plus years Bashawn has worked with youth in Juvenile Justice facilities. He has worked hands on with at risk youth as well as families who are involved in criminal behavior including but not limited to… gang violence. We are honored to have him on Gang C...

Episode Notes Every Monday during Season 3, we spotlight our upcoming guest as they share a positive, real-world alternative for young people - highlighting opportunities, activities, and pathways that empower youth to choose growth, connection, and purpose over gang involvement. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Episode Notes Welcome to Gang Culture. This week we are joined by harm reductionist Leslie Palladino. Leslie is the Director of Overdose Prevention and Outreach at Impact Life, where she oversees youth programming, street outreach, and community-based health initiatives. She also leads prevention-focused youth programs that combine education, peer support, and one-on-one case management, while als...

Episode Notes Every Monday during Season 3, we spotlight our upcoming guest as they share a positive, real-world alternative for young people - highlighting opportunities, activities, and pathways that empower youth to choose growth, connection, and purpose over gang involvement. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Episode Notes Welcome back to Gang Culture! This week we are joined by Jeremy “Coach” Moore, co-founder, Executive director and Head Coach for More than Fitness. 20 Years ago Coach Moore suffered an injury a while serving in the military in Afghanistan. After returning to Delaware he began a journey that lead to him discovering an impactful blend of physical, emotional and mental recovery that hel...

Episode Notes Every Monday during Season 3, we spotlight our upcoming guest as they share a positive, real-world alternative for young people - highlighting opportunities, activities, and pathways that empower youth to choose growth, connection, and purpose over gang involvement. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Episode Notes Welcome to Gang Culture. This week we are joined by Lauren J. Footman who is the inaugural Executive Director of End Community Violence Now, where she spearheads initiatives aimed at reducing gun violence in communities throughout Delaware. As a thought leader in violence prevention, Lauren is frequently sought after for her insights on engaging diverse communities in policy creation...

Episode Notes Every Monday during Season 3, we spotlight our upcoming guest as they share a positive, real-world alternative for young people - highlighting opportunities, activities, and pathways that empower youth to choose growth, connection, and purpose over gang involvement. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Episode Notes Welcome to another episode of Gang Culture. This week we are joined by Konta Copeland and Robert Betts Jr of Network Connect. Before joining the Network Connect, Konta and Robert had their own journeys growing up on the street and getting into trouble. They took their negative experiences as teens and turned it around working with Network Connect which is a nonprofit that takes a com...

Episode Notes Every Monday during Season 3, we spotlight our upcoming guest as they share a positive, real-world alternative for young people - highlighting opportunities, activities, and pathways that empower youth to choose growth, connection, and purpose over gang involvement. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Episode Notes Welcome to Gang Culture. This week we are joined by musician, barber and student advocate, Anthony Floyd. Anthony is on the ground floor dealing with today’s youth and being an advocate for various school systems in the Delaware area. We are thrilled to have Anthony joining us this week and make sure that you subscribe to Gang Culture on your favorite podcasting app to not miss the n...

Episode Notes Every Monday during Season 3, we spotlight our upcoming guest as they share a positive, real-world alternative for young people - highlighting opportunities, activities, and pathways that empower youth to choose growth, connection, and purpose over gang involvement. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Episode Notes Welcome to Gang Culture. This week we are joined by Penny Rogers who is the Co-Founder and Executive Director for Face the Facts Delaware. Face the Facts is a grassroots nonprofit Penny created after the loss of her 23-year-old son, Vincent, to a heroin overdose. Penny joins us to discuss how that loss changed the course of her life and made her stand up for the rights of other mothe...

Episode Notes Every Monday during Season 3, we spotlight our upcoming guest as they share a positive, real-world alternative for young people - highlighting opportunities, activities, and pathways that empower youth to choose growth, connection, and purpose over gang involvement. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Episode Notes Welcome back to Gang Culture. Today we are talking to Ronald Handy Senior who is a Leaders in Transition Coordinator for the state of Delaware. Ronald has served the community since 1986, working with Boys & Girls Club of Delaware and currently assists returning citizens back into society and setting them up for a productive future. On today’s episode him and Ellis Rouse discuss...

Episode Notes Every Monday during Season 3, we spotlight our upcoming guest as they share a positive, real-world alternative for young people - highlighting opportunities, activities, and pathways that empower youth to choose growth, connection, and purpose over gang involvement. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Episode Notes Welcome back to Gang Culture. Today we are talking to Scott Michaels, the founder of The Cause. Without Scott, this podcast may not exist! The Cause is a non-profit organization that strives to inspire people to embrace the responsibility of improving their lives and their community through Peer-to Peer Leadership. It’s through the Cause that we’ve built our youth run production crew...

Episode Notes Every Monday during Season 3, we spotlight our upcoming guest as they share a positive, real-world alternative for young people - highlighting opportunities, activities, and pathways that empower youth to choose growth, connection, and purpose over gang involvement. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Episode Notes Welcome to Gang Culture Season 3. This week we are joined by Podcasters Tiffany “Tee” Morman & Rasheed “Sheed” Pernell. Their friendship goes as far back as high school where they met, partied together and lived adjacent to gangs. The duo reunited after they both went through their own recovery journeys. Now with their podcast Convo from the Throne they strive to help others get...

Episode Notes A new season of Gang Culture starts tomorrow! Every Monday during Season 3, we spotlight our upcoming guest as they share a positive, real-world alternative for young people - highlighting opportunities, activities, and pathways that empower youth to choose growth, connection, and purpose over gang involvement. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Episode Notes Season 3 of Gang Culture is coming in 2026. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Episode Notes On this bonus episode, a member of The CAUSE Production Crew asks a few questions the crew wanted to ask her about her interview. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Episode Notes On Today’s episode, our host, Ellis Rouse, is joined by community activities and gun violence prevention advocate Traci Murphy. They will be discussing the correlation between gun violence and gangs highlighting the importance of youth voices in legislation and policy driven change. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Episode Notes Join Rob Mateo, current president of the  National Alliance of Gang Investigators Association (NAGIA) and president of the Florida Gang Investigators Association (FGIA), as he delves into the lingo of gang culture to help you, our listeners, better understand the topic. This podcast is powered by Pinecast .

Episode Notes On Today’s episode, our host, Ellis Rouse, is joined by youth from the Wilmington community. We encouraged these youth to come forward with questions for Ellis about his involvement as a Blood member. Join us as the youth of our future ask the questions we need to hear most! Brought to you by The CAUSE and the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and their Families (DSCYF).  T...