Community leaders urge loved one to help curb youth violence: "It's tearing our community apart"
Community leaders in Minneapolis think a "boots on the ground" approach is the best way to curb youth violence.
Albany Police Chief links spate of shootings to 'small group', urges youth intervention
Multiple shootings in Albany in two days has left one dead and three injured, prompting the police chief to put out a plea to the community.
Their brother’s death in the Cape Verdean gang war sparks another violent chapter. When would it end?
Alex DoSouto was in the midst of turning his life around and blossoming in basketball when he was gunned down, prompting his ...
Gang of girls involved in 'stranger attack' at Drake Circus 'shared recording online'
A report for Plymouth City Council said that of the 19 girls who had committed violent offences, who were around the age of ...
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CHOICEs is transforming Manchester’s youth through mentorship and second chances
CHOICEs (Creating Hope, Opportunities, Inspiring Change, Excellence, & Success), co-facilitated by Evenor Pineda, seeks to ...
'Everyone my age wants to be a badman' - former gang member speaks of regretful violent past
Youth programmes have been set up in churches and faith hubs across the West Midlands to help boost the wellbeing of young people and reduce violence. | ITV News Central ...
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Saving at-risk youths
Trinidad and Tobago continues to experience a surge in criminal activity. From larceny to brutal violent acts, every day a ...
The boy who became a gang boss terrorised city streets with guns and arson attacks
Harry O'Brien was just 16 when he waged a street war in one part of the city, exploiting other children and men nearly twice ...
The teenager who became a gang boss terrorising the streets with guns and arson
Harry O'Brien was just 16 when he took control of a gang who terrorised south Liverpool with a campaign of gun and arson ...
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At LA’s Homeboy Art Academy, arts education saves lives
Art opens a window to another life, Deborah says. In addition to his work at the academy, he also teaches drawing to inmates ...
'The job picks you': Two men show Louisville's youth a path away from gun violence
Pivot to Peace program in Louisville involves mentors and case managers that take on clients who are most at-risk. Here's how ...
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‘I think the biggest draw is a sense of belonging:’ Why Harrisburg officials think kids join gangs
Experts say teenagers may join gangs for a variety of reason including respect and peer pressure. “I think the biggest draw is a sense of belonging. So, kids want to ...