Crime
North Philadelphia: Center for Violence Prevention Addresses Uptick in Juvenile Violence
On Nov. 5, The CVP team gathered at The Roberts Center for Pediatric Research. (Kayla Bryan/PN) [continue reading…]
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North Philadelphia
Social Issues: Violence and COVID Not Enough To Bring YouthBuild’s Bullock Down
After suffering extremely brutal losses in his family, Sahjir Bullock found the courage to finish what he started at YouthBuild. [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
Transforming Lives: YouthBuild Philly Charter School Offers Hope Amidst High Youth Violence Rates
In the heart of one of Philadelphia’s most violent neighborhoods, YouthBuild Philly Charter School provides at-risk young adults with essential education and job skills, empowering them to break the cycle of violence and build a brighter future. [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
Getting to the Source: Jim MacMillan’s PCGVR Looks To Change Harmful Gun Violence Reporting
High amount of gun violence come with numerous violent crime stories. MacMillan is determined to fix the harm done by these stories so that gun violence itself can reduce in Philadelphia. [continue reading…]
North Philadelphia
Youth: A Candid Conversation with James Washington from The Institute for the Development of African-American Youth
The Institute for the Development of African-American Youth, Inc. (IDAAY) empowers and educates low-income, disadvantaged at-risk urban youth to succeed. James Washington has worked with the organization for four years in various capacities but now serves as the executive administrator. [continue reading…]
Crime
Education: Did the 2013 School Closures Lead to Increased Youth Violence?
Did the 2013 School Closures Lead to Increased Youth Violence? [continue reading…]