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AKRON, Ohio — Cochise Griffin has a bright future ahead of him. He's getting ready to graduate from East High School in Akron and is excited to play center for the Central State football team in the fall. But as he prepares to leave home, he worries about crime in his hometown.
This summer, the city is launching Street Team, a pilot program to focus on community violence intervention. Mayor Shammas Malik announced the program during his State of the City address. It's not clear yet how many of the messengers will be hired, but they will help kids understand the consequences of their actions while providing them with support and options that allow them to develop goals and reach them.
Pastor Herman Matherson from The House of the Lord Church said he's"incredibly concerned" about violence and its impact on youth. "Because they have a story to tell. It's not fiction. It's not theoretical. No, I lived this, so I can speak with some authority on what I experienced, how it impacted me and impacted others," Matherson explained.
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