The 6abc data team found that so far this year in Philadelphia, there have been 43 shootings involving youth as either the victim or the perpetrator.
Growing up near Erie Avenue in Philadelphia, Rahdeem Abdullah knows that violence is not new in the community."I see that it's increasing, specifically with children at an early age," said Abdullah, a Philadelphia native who works to provide emotional support for children.
" actually seem to become more susceptible to being involved in some type of violence, particularly with guns," said Steven Pickens.The program begins with a Safe City Summit on May 8. Following that kickoff, there will be a six-week program focused on two dozen boys who are selected for the program.
Pickens hopes that, by training teens to become part of the anti-gun violence mission, they can help prevent shootings. "When you got a chance to make impressions on young people, take it," said Robin White, who is also a volunteer with the program.
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