Keeping parks open during peak violence hours

A smart and savvy strategy for decreasing gun violence in Long Beach, Summer Night Lights targets parks in neighborhoods with high rates of gang activity. By operating during the peak months and hours of violence, Summer Night Lights gives the community healthy social activities to keep young people busy and safe at night. Read more on Voicewaves.[youtube=http://youtu.be/2_I8eAFLV3g]

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