Youth Gangs - About Us
Who is involved
A great many people and agencies are working alongside the Ministry of Social Development in implementing policies on Youth Gangs. Lessons learnt in Counties Manukau and Otahuhu will be employed elsewhere in areas that youth gangs operate in.
To find out who is involved in youth gang work and is funded by the Ministry of Social Development see our list on the Providers page.
National Manager - Carl Crafar
Carl Crafar is the National Manager Youth Gangs. Originally from Wanganui, Carl has been in the job since the end of March. A public servant for more than 20 years, he started his career in the Department of Social Welfare as a clerk, working his way up to Regional Commissioner in the Bay of Plenty before taking up his current role.
Carl says he is passionate about helping people, in particular young people to get on in life.
He is currently studying for a Masters degree in Public Administration.
