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The study of data revealed in general, Laventille was an underprivileged community. A community with a vast majority of problems common to all depressed communities. Poverty, lack of proper housing, massive unemployment and limited facilities of practically every kind was present. In addition, a social stigma, violence and hooliganism, was attached to the people of the community. This created a social barrier, preventing any type of socialization or integration with members from other communities.