Gangs and prevention discussed at high school meeting
Lorenzo Clemons described gangs as organized groups with leadership and a desire to control youths lives at a Thornton Fractional South High School PTA session. He warned parents to monitor notes, doodles, school visits, and clothing signals while stressing love and involvement to deter gang influence.
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Startling statistics on gangs and youth violence
Community affairs official Lorenzo Clemons spoke at a Thornton Fractional South High School gang seminar in Lan sing. He cited gun deaths as the fourth leading cause of death for children under 15, alarming daily figures on killings, pregnancies, abortions, and school dropouts. He criticized television and film violence for desensitizing youth, citing total on screen deaths in popular movies.
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Buckle Up decals spread suburban seat belt message
More than 1,000 decals with a seat belt graphic and the phrase Buckle Up will be displayed to encourage drivers to wear seat belts at all times. The program, funded by the South Suburban Regional Traffic Safety Program and supported by the South Suburban Mayors and Association, aims to improve safety across driving, DUI, bicycle, and pedestrian areas through state and federal support.
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