Although the forum was about the crime in Philadelphia, we are also experiencing the same problems with crime here in the streets of Camden. It's very clear that these individuals don't understand how precious their lives are. I think that we have to get to the root of these problems.
One solution is that we need to give our youth a Safety Net, so they can feel a sense of worth within our communities. This endeavor is a collective one, which encompasses every mother, father, son, daughter, businessman and city council. This Safety Net will have to include; employment, direction, support, and high expectations. Ultimately, we have to be more involved in the growth and development of our young adults. If we continue to drop the ball on this one, they will continue to suffer from lack of nurturance, love and acceptance. Needless to say they will keep gravitating toward their negative peers.
Stay Focus,
Wadud
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