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Roving Camera


What would you like to see accomplished under Gov. Deval Patrick’s recently announced initiative to stem youth violence?

First, get the kids jobs because that’s where it all stems from. They have to have something positive and productive to do.

 Frank Turner
Union Laborer
Dorchester
After school programs that are more appealing.
 Amanda Infantino
Hair Stylist
Hyde Park
Engaging families in a holistic way to help support the needs of the youth who are impacted by violence.
Marisa Luse
Director of Survivors Outreach Services
Dorchester
We live in a demilitarized zone. The governor needs to put more money for prevention and intervention, in both the schools and community based programs.

 Dr. Patricia Zamor
Clinical Director
Roxbury Multi-Service Center
Roxbury
More support for parents, more funding for youth programs. And the governor needs to do more about youth offenders so they won’t reoffend.

 Charlotte James
Licensed Massage Therapist
Boston
Programs that focus on some forms of internal healing because the violence stems from trauma and no matter what side of the street you’re from it affects everyone.

 Alexandra Chéry
Co-Chair
Louis D. Brown Peace Institute
Dorchester