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Street dreams: Adolescent experimentation at the edge of gangs

Project Active from 1 Apr 2025 to 30 Jun 2025 Sustainable Growth, State Effectiveness and State Fragility initiative

This project aims to encourage adolescents at risk of joining drug gangs in Fortaleza, Brazil, to experiment with identity and social forces through after-school programmes and a video game. The intervention allows youth to explore alternative life paths, reflect on decisions, and engage in activities like sports, arts, and professional skill-building.

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Moustafa El-Kashlan

PhD Candidate, University of Chicago

Alexandre Simões Gomes Junior

PhD Candidate, University of Chicago

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