I think you picked two amazing articles to write about! With the higher percentage of gang violence anymore, it is scary to think that our children can be pulled into that culture at any time. Having a safe place for children and teenagers to go is an excellent idea. The only thing I am wondering is that, if they finish the twelve week program – what next? Maybe the teenagers that recently graduated from the program can help out the new arrivals. Hearing positive stories of success from graduated teenagers should give the new-comers some type of motivation. Furthermore, your second article appealed to me the most. Although I do not have any children I fear what every parent fears – SIDS. Knowing that there are people out there to help high
