10 years dedicated to reducing gang violence in Pueblo, The Hard Knox Gang Prevention and Intervention Program

10 years dedicated to reducing gang violence in Pueblo, The Hard Knox Gang Prevention and Intervention Program

A non-profit in Pueblo has spent the last ten years dedicated to reducing gang violence in the Steel City. The Hard Knox Gang Prevention and Intervention Program works with teenagers who are considered high risk and teaches them conflict resolution, empathy and critical thinking skills. The founder, Mark Salazer, is using his past to help mentor youth in Pueblo.It's a mentality and a mindset that's embedded in us at a very young age. Being expos…