Innovative Approach to Combat Violence in Public Schools
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Chicago TribuneChicago Public Schools announce their plan to combat violence in public schools, by identifying the most at-risk students and connecting them with full-time mentors and part-time jobs. Chicago Public Schools are taking the lead in addressing the problem and launching a $30 million project to curb teen violence in city neighborhoods.
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Rising to the Occasion
Chris was matched with his Big Brother, Will, in July 2010. Chris was 12 and Will was 20. Chris lives with his grandmother who reached out to Big Brothers Big Sisters because she thought a positive, male role model would be beneficial for Chris. Chris and Will meet almost every week and talk in between meetings. When they are together they are very active.
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