Sad article. Obviously there are no "simple solutions" to a problem this complex, but we have to re-commit to making sure kids have strong, positive foundations earlier in their lives. Be it strong family units, church involvement, youth sports/enrichment programs, or simply an individual who "gives a damn" about a kid, we've got to put in work.
Our chapter's Project Alpha and another partnership we have with the Boy Scouts, generally are looking at working with boys at younger ages, because they seem to get this "hardcore" mentality much sooner than earlier generations.
....Each one reach one.
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For the Son of man came to seek and to save the lost.
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