Youth at Work battles crime 9.27.07
Street crime may be a temptation for youth in some New Haven neighborhoods, but a group of city aldermen is discussing ways to encourage teens to take a more positive path.
Members of the New Haven Board of Aldermen Youth Committee meet Wednesday to discuss youth-empowerment programs, such as the Youth @ Work program, which matches teens with local jobs.
Street crime may be a temptation for youth in some New Haven neighborhoods, but a group of city aldermen is discussing ways to encourage teens to take a more positive path.