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Students at Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville attend an after-school poetry club in January. Chicago Public Schools says it will use COVID-19 relief money to ensure after-school programs in CPS schools run by community groups won't be affected by state cutbacks. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
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Chicago youth advocates say teens need more safe spaces. What programs are there?

The CDC says after-school programs and mentoring is an important part of preventing youth violence.

Students at Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville attend an after-school poetry club in January. Chicago Public Schools says it will use COVID-19 relief money to ensure after-school programs in CPS schools run by community groups won't be affected by state cutbacks. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
By Lynnea Domienik

Twice over the weekend, large gatherings of young people turned violent — leaving three teens shot. This reignited a conversation about where teens should gather, what kinds of structure and support they need, and how to create safe spaces for teens to hang out especially in the warmer months.

Reset checks in with two groups about the youth programming they provide and hears from one young adult about his experience being involved in after-school programs.

GUESTS: Eric Davis, executive director of The BASE Chicago

Melissa Mister, Chief of Strategy and Staff, After School Matters

Carvell Anderson, After School Matters alum

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Students at Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville attend an after-school poetry club in January. Chicago Public Schools says it will use COVID-19 relief money to ensure after-school programs in CPS schools run by community groups won't be affected by state cutbacks. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
WBEZ

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

Chicago youth advocates say teens need more safe spaces. What programs are there?

The CDC says after-school programs and mentoring is an important part of preventing youth violence.

Students at Chicago Military Academy at Bronzeville attend an after-school poetry club in January. Chicago Public Schools says it will use COVID-19 relief money to ensure after-school programs in CPS schools run by community groups won't be affected by state cutbacks. Manuel Martinez / WBEZ
By Lynnea Domienik

Twice over the weekend, large gatherings of young people turned violent — leaving three teens shot. This reignited a conversation about where teens should gather, what kinds of structure and support they need, and how to create safe spaces for teens to hang out especially in the warmer months.

Reset checks in with two groups about the youth programming they provide and hears from one young adult about his experience being involved in after-school programs.

GUESTS: Eric Davis, executive director of The BASE Chicago

Melissa Mister, Chief of Strategy and Staff, After School Matters

Carvell Anderson, After School Matters alum

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons