As a child, Kelvin Roston Jr. never invited any friends over to his house. He…
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Maywood Youth Mentoring
Doris Smith said programs like Maywood Youth Mentoring helps her raise her three young grandchildren. “I get…
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One Young Man’s Solution for Restorative Justice
Growing up as a young black male on Chicago’s West Side, Ethan Viets-VanLear has lost…
More Money Being Put Into Incarcerating Youth Instead of Rehabilitation
Research shows that incarceration does not work and the consequences are lifelong stains on a…
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Rehabilitation Programs Instead of Imprisonment for Juveniles
It costs Illinois $111,000 a year to imprison one young person yet, there is no…
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Youth Sports League Looks to Make an Impact Beyond the Field
One Tampa, Fla. based organization, has not only redefined the term, student-athlete, but has also…
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Update for reporters, activists on youth violence in Chicago
Many of our readers are reporters or people who are engaged in work in their…
Stony Island Residents Say Police Has Failed to Prevent Crimes
Stony Island residents called on police to provide more patrols and work to prevent gang…