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How a community program in Lowell works to stem violence with outreach to at-risk teens

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In Lowell, UTEC is a youth empowerment services agency that connects with at-risk youth to help prevent violence. We speak with UTEC CEO Gregg Croteau and Sako Long, the head of the group's core outreach worker program. We also hear from a former gang member that now works with UTEC about his journey.

This segment aired on July 5, 2022.

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