In an effort to curb rising gun violence in Philadelphia, authorities have announced a partnership with the city’s housing agency to oversee job initiatives and counseling to residents between the ages of 18 and 34 who are at risk of involvement with gun violence, reports WHYY, a public broadcasting station. The initiative, piloted by the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Resident Advisory Board, is part of the Philadelphia Roadmap to Safer Communities. “Our objective is to provide them with social services, support, and resources, including connecting them and providing them with mentoring, job training, and other training opportunities,” said PHA head Kelvin Jeremiah. At the same time police promised increased patrols around schools for the rest of the school year and during the holiday weekend.
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