Understanding, combating gang violence in Scranton
by PAHOMEPAGE
PAHOMEPAGE— SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The battle to reduce youth gang violence continues Wednesday. Community leaders gathered Wednesday to talk about the ongoing fight to combat the problem, first by understanding it. Three important takeaways from Wednesday coming from Lackawanna County District Attorney Mark Powell. Gang activity is not new, it's not unique to Scranton []
PAHOMEPAGE—Scranton School District issues statement on violence. SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Superintendent of the Scranton School District (SSD), Dr. Erin Keating, issued a statement on Monday, regarding violence going on in recent weeks. Dr. Keating says recently the school district has received several reports of fights and threats of violence in West Scranton and at Memorial Stadion at Scranton High []
BBC—Ecuador voters back tougher security to fight gang violence. In a referendum, Ecuadoreans voted in favour of allowing the military to patrol the country's streets.
AP News—Ecuador referendum: Ecuadorians vote to toughen fight against gang violence. Proposals include deploying the army in the fight against the gangs, loosening obstacles to extradition of accused criminals and lengthening prison sentences for convicted drug traffickers.