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Community pushes to steer Sydney's Pasifika youth away from gangs

Original: 'Friends won't be there': Fighting to save Pasifika youth from lives of crime By Fiona Willan As Sydney's gangland wars

As Sydney's gangland wars continue, community workers and families are working to stop more Pacific Islander young people from joining gangs. ABC reporter Fiona Willan highlights efforts to intervene early, with the warning that gang life ultimately leaves young people isolated — 'friends won't be there'. The report has drawn attention to how organized crime is recruiting vulnerable youth.

Why now: Ongoing gang violence in Sydney has focused concern on the recruitment of Pasifika youth and prevention efforts.

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• 'Friends won't be there': Fighting to save Pasifika youth from lives of crime By Fiona Willan As Sydney's gangland wars continue there is a movement to save more Pacific Islander youths from joining gangs. https://www. abc.net.au/news/2026-10-01/sto… · abcfeeds@rssfeed.media

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