One At A Time

Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance? Gang interventionist, Dr. Richie Jimenez believes this so much he’s committed his life to giving our youth a second chance by releasing them from their gang affiliations.The One At a Time series will give you insight into the raw and gritty life of a gang interventionist. Dr. Richie Jimenez is a dedicated and honorable community leader and over the next few days you’ll learn more about the man he is and what his mission is. warning: some of the content discussed in this series may be considered disturbing and/or triggering. some of the topics include: rape/sexual assault, violence, and death.Dr. Jimenez Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/invest-a-dollar-in-a-teen-part-twoDr. Jimenez email: Drrichiejimenez@yahoo.com

In the final episode of One At A Time, Dr. Jimenez shares about his visions and hopes for the youth and the current state of gang activity and its impact on our communities and future. During this episode Dr. Jimenez mentions Lesandro Guzman-Feliz, also known as Junior, a 15 year old teen who tragically passed away in June 2018. Dr. Jimenez Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/invest-a-dollar-in-a-teen-part-twoDr. Jimenez email: Dr.richiejimenez@yahoo.com

Curious about what it must be like to initiate an intervention with gang leaders? In this episode Dr. Richie Jimenez gives us a special insight into what that experience is like for him.How did he prepare himself to become a gang interventionist? How does he defend himself? What’s the story of his first gang intervention? How many children has he released from their gang ties? All of these questions and more are discussed in episode two of One At A Time.Dr. Jimenez Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/invest-a-dollar-in-a-teen-part-twoDr. Jimenez email: Dr.richiejimenez@yahoo.com

What do you think the reality of a gang interventionist is like? Listen to Dr. Richie Jimenez share about his experience as a NYC-based gang interventionist dedicated to giving youth a second chance at life.What was his childhood like? Was he ever in a gang himself? Why become a gang interventionist? What does failure look like for him? All of these questions and more are answered in episode one.During this episode Dr. Jimenez mentions Kashala Jones, a 13 year old girl who tragically passed away in April 2019.  Dr. Jimenez Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/invest-a-dollar-in-a-teen-part-twoDr. Jimenez email: Dr.richiejimenez@yahoo.com