They are the kids who become the soldiers of the criminal gangs.

Plucked from the streets and troubled homes, they are groomed to become drug dealers, enforcers and even killers.

But according to one of Ireland’s top community workers, criminologist Trina O’Connor, their path in life is not a determined one and road blocks can be created to stop the inevitable.

They are the kids who become the soldiers of the criminal gangs.<br><br>Plucked from the streets and troubled homes, they are groomed to become drug dealers, enforcers and even killers.<br><br>But according to one of Ireland’s top community workers, criminologist Trina O’Connor, their path in life is not a determined one and road blocks can be created to stop the inevitable.

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