Kids and Gangs.
A survey by the U.S Bureau of Justice Statistics shows 34 percent of students in city schools reported the presence of gangs. Kids and Gangs it's a growing problem right here in our region. Local police say most of the shootings and murders that happen here are gang related. In this Tempo Special Report, PBS 39's production team helps educate parents and caregivers to look for the warning signs in our children. Plus, we explore how a 2.5 million dollar federal grant is being used to combat this problem along the 222 Corridor which stretches from the Lehigh Valley to Reading. We'll explore why youth join gangs and share vital information to help caregivers reach out to kids before gang members do.
