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Reaching Boston Gang-Involved Youths

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A photo from College Bound Dorchester's annual matriculation ceremony, which celebrates students who have passed their HiSet and are starting college. (courtesy Romana Vysatova)
A photo from College Bound Dorchester's annual matriculation ceremony, which celebrates students who have passed their HiSet and are starting college. (courtesy Romana Vysatova)

We discuss the challenges facing Boston youths connected to gangs, and possible ways to help support a transition away from that life.

Guests

Talia Rivera, Boston native who founded and worked at a number of nonprofits focused on gang-involved youths. She tweets @tmwrivera.

Mark Culliton, College Bound Dorchester CEO. He tweets @mculliton.

Miceal Chamberlain, Massachusetts president of Bank of America. He tweets @mg_chamberlain.

This segment aired on June 20, 2019.

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