Voices of Philadelphia youth on gun violence, fear for their future

Monday, June 27, 2022
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Matt O'Donnell interviewed two 15-year-old students who are part of the Philadelphia Youth Anti-Violence Group 'Enough is Enough: Students Against Gun Violence'.

George Lane, a freshman from the Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School and Cayla Waddington, a sophomore from Mathematics, Civics and Science Charter School, candidly discussed the issues, fears and concerns they have surrounding the escalating gun violence in their community.
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They surveyed 1,300 young residents in the city between grades 7-12 on their concerns about violence.

Matt shares the findings of their survey in which 63% said they were worried about the safety of their family and friends.
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