Henry Street Holds Event with Youth to Discuss Violence and Gang Awareness

32 Youth Attend Presentation by New York County District Attorney's Office

January 11, 2012 - By Ryan Wenzel

Some 32 local youth attended a presentation by the New York County District Attorney's Office about combating youth violence and gang activity.

During the presentation, held at Henry Street's Boys & Girls Republic, Assistant District Attorney Abraham George asked the young attendees — ages 11-18 — about their goals and answered their questions about violence, the law, and "stop and frisk" issues.