Harper High School
Harper High School, in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, is a school where a lot happened. This American Life from WBEZ sent a few reporters to Harper for five months, and the two-part podcast that resulted (linked) was absolutlely astonishing. This piece was an example of the youth violence happening in Chicago. Why do I need to waste my time looking for ways to help lessen the amount of youth violence? you may be wondering. Let Harper HS's story be the trigger. Give up an hour or two of your busy life and just listen, and reflect, and see where you stand.
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/487/harper-high-school-part-one
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/487/harper-high-school-part-one