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Investigating race and poverty since 1972

Tag: youth violence

Posted inPerspectives

Chicago’s gangs have changed. Our violence intervention strategies should too.

by John M. Hagedorn, Roberto Aspholm, Teresa Córdova, Andrew V. Papachristos and Lance Williams April 16, 2019April 17, 2019

To address the changing dynamics of gang activity, Chicago needs to combat concentrated poverty in African-American neighborhoods instead of continuing to criminally target economically disenfranchised youth.

Posted inEducation

Alternative schools bear the brunt of student deaths in Chicago

by Kalyn Belsha and Cayla Clements September 4, 2018November 8, 2019
Posted inCriminal Justice, Education, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

To address gun violence, there are better investments than cops

by Curtis Black September 22, 2016May 15, 2017
Posted inCriminal Justice, Government and Politics

What will stem Chicago violence? Here’s what the research says

by Jonah Newman and Caitlin Gerena October 13, 2015October 22, 2015
Posted inChild and Family, Education, Employment and Labor, Government and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

If youth are really on Emanuel’s agenda, here’s what he can do

by Curtis Black May 21, 2015May 15, 2017
Posted inCriminal Justice, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Chicago’s violence tied to policies of Rahm’s past

by Curtis Black April 23, 2014May 15, 2017
Posted inChild and Family, Criminal Justice

One young gun-violence victim beats the odds

by James Reddick February 7, 2013October 6, 2014
Posted inCriminal Justice

Young hip-hop artists speak the truth about violence in Chicago

by Kari Lydersen February 15, 2012April 23, 2014
Posted inCriminal Justice

A Chicago youth group continues its slain leader’s fight for safety, housing and health care

by Kari Lydersen February 8, 2012October 6, 2014
Posted inCatalyst Chicago, Education, Perspectives

To stop youth violence, ask students for the answers

by Robin Hulshizer February 6, 2012November 8, 2016

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