Mayor Johnson appoints first-ever deputy to combat root causes of crime – WGNTV (Chicago)

As director of the Illinois Justice Project, Deputy Mayor of Community Safety Garien Gatewood took action to refocus youth and adults away from the justice system and give support to those re-entering society after incarceration. Gatewood will carry the mayor’s vision on public safety through community engagement and diversion programs.
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Poor Taxpayer
3 years ago

Criminals are the root cause of crime. CPS just passed the kids through and now they have been robbed of their future earnings. No businesses as they have been chased out by the State and the Chitty. No other choice but crime. So, get used to it, will be like this for generations.

streeterville
3 years ago

Why do I think the proposed solution will be either “guaranteed household income”, and/or “reparations”?

Platinum Goose
3 years ago
Reply to  streeterville

Or additional CTU hires.

Old Joe
3 years ago

The root cause is boys of color growing up in fatherless homes. There BJ, I’ve identified the root cause. Here’s 3 solutions. 1.) No more welfare cheques to baby mommas for having kids out of wedlock. 2.) Eliminate no cash bail for all crimes. 3.) Incarcerate repeat offenders for long periods of time. No 50% reduction for good behavior. Seriously, I want to read more stories about criminals dying of old age in prison instead of criminals killing the aged. Yep, I said it. When you stop rewarding bad behavior there’ll be less of it. And BJ this advice is… Read more »

Clara Coopers Copper Coated Clappers
3 years ago
Reply to  Old Joe

But, but, but isn’t White supremacy the problem?

fed up neighbor
3 years ago

This guy must think Chicago and Illinois has endless money, or that’s right Unions.

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