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Text design and composition by Kim Arney
Many names and distinguishing characteristics of people described in this work have been changed to protect their identities.
Throughout the book, the words “gang,” “hood,” “neighborhood,” and “barrio” are used interchangeably, depending on the individual’s terminology.
Library of Congress Control Number: 2021050581
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-8070-2287-0
Ebook ISBN: 978-0-8070-2288-7