The so-called “season of peace” is a gang violence cease fire organized by street workers and ministers in Boston every year. The official start of the cease fire is Thanksgiving, and it’s supposed to be in effect until the end of the holidays. Back in November, we hosted a forum on gang violence at historic [...]
This week, we’re airing our special program, recorded live in Faneuil Hall, on the subject of gang violence in Boston, and efforts to combat it. We had a lively discussion with folks from all across the city, resulting in a great hour of programming. Tune in this week, on Wednesday at 3, Friday [...]
Gang Violence: Recent shootings in Jamaica Plain and Mattapan may be part of a cycle of revenge between rival Jamaica Plain gangs. We look at the latest wins and losses in the fight against gang violence.
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The No Bully Zone
Tewksbury, MA
At the John W. Wynn Middle School, the core curriculum includes a comprehensive anti-bullying program called Rachel’s Challenge.
Rachel Scott was the first victim in the 1999 Columbine shootings. She was shot while eating lunch on the lawn with a friend.
Following her death, her family launched Rachel’s Challenge. Based on a [...]
People are more than numbers, but these numbers say a lot: In the 2005-2006 school year, 53% of school violence reports occurred in Massachusetts MIDDLE schools.
We have heard a lot about violence in high schools, but now, the focus is on middle schools. A number of school districts across the state have started middle school [...]
