Father G Sees Past Gang Tattoos, To The Heart

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Published March 11, 2010 at 1:00 PM EST

Los Angeles is home to nearly 86,000 gang members. When they want to quit "gang banging," many call Fr. Gregory Boyle, a Jesuit priest.

Father G, founder of Homeboy Industries, talks about his book, Tattoos On The Heart.

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