Paul Carrillo
Youth Violence, Gangs, Drugs, Bullying, Prevention & Intervention
Paul Carrillo is Co-founder of Southern California Crossroads, and HAVEN (VPC), both are organizations that provide Youth Violence, Gang, Bullying, Cyber Bullying, and Substance Abuse prevention, intervention & re-entry services in Los Angeles, California.
Paul was raised on the streets of Los Angeles, in an environment that was full of drugs, gangs, abuse, violence and poverty. He spent his childhood fighting to survive in a destructive neighborhood. Many Family members and friends were lost to drugs, violence or a life sentence in prison.
Paul is now an Addiction Counselor, Youth & Gang Violence Intervention Specialist, Instructor, Speaker, father, coach, and mentor. Paul has provided services in Juvenile Detention facilities, County Jails, Schools, and hospitals throughout L.A. County
Agencies Paul has worked with (past & present): St. Francis Medical Center Trauma Services, Southern California Crossroads, Know Barriers, The Pacific Institute, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehab Center, Inner Coast College, Summer Night Lights, GRYD (Gang Reduction & Youth Development), A Better L.A., World Bank, Google Ideas, Tribeca Films, Google Zeitgeist, LAUREUS, Lennox School District, L.A. County Jail, L.A. County Probation, Advancement Project Urban Peace Academy, L.A. Violence Intervention Training Academy.
