The funeral for Jamiel Shaw, Jr. was highlighted on the news and recieved front page coverage on the Times. As incredibly sad as this story is, I'm very grateful it wasn't buried or ignored. An editorial about gang violence and interviews with people actually working with at-risk youths also made the paper. Awareness is a positive step.
Interestingly, one of the problems cited for the increase in uncontrolled gang violence is the incarceration of older gangsters and relatives no longer in the neighborhoods to bring an element of control. A new study showed that 1 in 15 blacks are currently in prison. 1 in 32 latinos are in jail.
So, are we safer now?
Lord, show us the way out of this insanity. Give us the courage to take responsibility for our communities and nurture children toward you and away from darkness.
So Be It,
Mother T
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