Violence remains high in the countries of Central America’s Northern Triangle – Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. Maras threaten many communities and the gang truce in El Salvador appears to have unraveled.  The recent surge in migration of Central American children toward the United States has brought renewed focus on the problems facing youth in the region. In the context of sustained violence and limited opportunities, many are asking: Is there hope for young people in Central America? This event, hosted by the Wilson Center, brings together two panels of experts working in the region to discuss the roots of violence and desperation in Central America, and to offer policy ideas for alternative approaches to addressing the challenges of youth trapped in violent environments.