Chicago's Plans:
This month, the city announced a $30 million project* that targets 1,200 high school pupils identified as most at risk to become victims of gun violence, giving them full-time mentors and part-time jobs to keep them off the streets. Some money also will pay for more security guards and to provide safe passage for students forced to travel through areas with active street gangs.
I, honestly, do not think this is enough. Perhaps, improving the quality of education and increasing resources on the Southside of Chicago is also needed. Students will have mentors & jobs but will return to the same environment everyday. A change in the environment is necessary.
*Interesting how the paper does not mention the name of the project
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