As Chicago police implement new safety measures in downtown and at the city’s beaches after disturbances occurred over the weekend, activists and leaders are hoping to steer young residents to constructive activities and programs.
More than a dozen teens were arrested after gatherings at city beaches and near Millennium Park on several nights over the weekend, with at least three people shot and numerous instances of vandalism and property damage reported.
Chicago’s mayor-elect Brandon Johnson says that the city needs to do more to keep those areas secure, but also emphasized that there need to be opportunities for young residents to participate in constructive activities. “It is not constructive to demonize youth who have been otherwise starved of opportunities in their own communities,” he said.Sign up for NBC Chicago newsletters.
Pastor Corey Brooks of New Beginnings Church is one of those seeking to inspire young people to stay out of trouble. “First of all, there are a lot of things to do in the city of Chicago, and committing crimes and violence is not some of the things that our youth should be participating in,” Brooks said. “And when you talk about demonizing youth, you demonize them when you don’t hold them accountable.”
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