'Girls are very much involved in exploitation in gangs'

Over a third of children in gangs are girls but often they remain hidden.

Kendra Houseman was groomed into gangs when she was 13 years old.

Now a gang exploitation consultant, she explains the role of females within a gang structure – and the impact this can have on them.

Producer: Amanda Kirton

Camera: Brandon Brown

Additional Editing : Tom Beal

2 October 2021