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Two weeks ago, Boston law enforcement announced its biggest takedown of a Boston-area drug ring. We’re using this drug bust to look a little deeper into gang culture in Boston.
Over the last three years, more than 70% of Boston’s homicide victims under the age of 24 were killed in gang-related circumstances. At the same time, it’s only a small number of influencers who perpetuate gang violence. Our guest works to reduce these numbers using street-level intervention, showing the influencers that they have alternatives.
Guest:
Ed Powell, executive director of StreetSafe Boston
