Youth Violence in Chicago Communities

What is happening to children in our community?

Juvenile Justice and Youth Violence

Are there effective juvenile justice responses to youth violence?

Violence and Schools

How does violence affect the lives of children in their schools?

Roosevelt University students reach out to reduce youth violence

On September 18th, Chicago Alderman Bob Fioretti (2nd Ward) spoke to Roosevelt University students enrolled in a service-learning seminar taught by Prof. Steven Meyers that addresses the issue of youth violence. In this course students not only explore youth violence in the community but also advocate for policies and programs to enhance children's well-being.

Children's drawings of violent experiences

clipped from www.suntimes.com Half of middle-grade students at three Chicago schools said it. Their greatest fear? Guns or "getting shot." In a three-part series, the Chicago Sun-Times explores the toll of the violence plaguing Chicago Public School students through the words and art of those who know best -- the children.

Children's drawings of violent experiences

clipped from www.suntimes.com