Contact: Marisa Ramirez
mrcannon@uh.edu
713-743-8152
University of Houston

Avelardo Valdez, University of Houston

Caption: University of Houston Sociology and Social Work Professor Avelardo Valdez explores the perception from schools, state agencies and even families that Mexican American girls who are associated with gangs are beyond help.

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