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Chicago Anti-Gang Activists Say Facebook Is Used For Harm In Feuds

Newsy interviewed two anti-gang activists with a Chicago group that tries to stop young people from engaging in violence.
Posted at 6:04 PM, Sep 13, 2018
and last updated 2018-09-13 18:04:17-04

Gangs can do a lot of harm to a community. They're a big factor in the gun violence problem in Chicago.

Newsy's Jay Strubberg interviewed two intervention specialists with BUILD Chicago. The group tries to stop young people from joining gangs by giving them resources to lead a better life.