Youth Call/Teen Violence Has Now Escalated/Be Aware

Teen violence has now taking a turn for the wost I have ever heard of.  They are no longer fighting over sneakers and clothes.  Now the enemy is using them on a different level and the game has changed.  "Point Them Out, Knock them Out" and "Pop'em and Drop'em" are the names of this new violent streak our teens have now created.  Reports state they randomly select a person to hurt and in most cases have killed.  There are videos on you-tube that show this type of violence because they have the nerve to video tape it.  My God!  And yes it is African-American teens taking part in this violence and it is spreading like a bad virus! 

What is being done?  The latest is the teens when caught is being tried as adults instead of juveniles.  The government is trying to pass some type of law to put a handle on this violence.  I read an article from the Chicago Tribune News where the community has reached out to the Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. to get control of the violence taking place in their neighborhoods. Please read article: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2009-11-15/news/0911140246_1_chicago-public-schools-gun-violence-at-risk-kids. So, this lets me know we are not the only ones concerned about this violence.  

We need not only pray against this enemy of destruction but there must be some type of action behind our prayers.  Let's let the Chicago community be our example.  We must look out for one another.  When you see a group of teenagers that seems as though they are just playing around, be mindful.  Try not to be in places like bus stops or walking alone.  As I said earlier, this violence is spreading.  We must be alert and aware at all times.

•  Talk to your teens and the teens you may know in your community
• Talk to the parents of teenagers  
•  Pay attention to your kids behavior
•  Look for any changes in attitudes
•  Look closely at the crowd they hang with
•   LOOK FOR THE SIGNS! 

Peace, Love and Blessings!