Neighbors in the crossfire: Disadvantaged communities
Gun violence occurs in neighborhoods where poverty, poor education, the prevalence of illegal guns and drugs, and few job opportunities ultimately result in a lack of hope.
It’s no secret that gun violence often occurs in neighborhoods where there isn’t just poverty, but also poor education, the prevalence of illegal guns and drugs, and few job opportunities, which ultimately result in a lack of hope. These are the makings of a disadvantaged community.
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