Gangs Getting Younger in North Carolina: How they recruit children & crimes they commit

The WRAL Documentary Unit investigates the growing gang problem in North Carolina in their latest documentary, Easy Targets: Gangs Getting Younger in NC. This film uncovers the types of gangs operating in the state, the crimes they’re committing, and how a recent change in North Carolina law is making it easier for gangs to recruit children.

The Emmy and Murrow award-winning WRAL investigative documentary team of reporter Cristin Severance and photojournalist Dwayne Myers, spoke with gang members, law enforcement officials and lawmakers about this pervasive issue. They also explored programs aimed at reaching kids before they choose the wrong path.

00:00 Intro
05:25 Ex-Gang Member speaks on age
09:18 Atkinson's all about helping troubled kids, even with gangs.
13:41 Gangs are all over, context matters.
15:12 Raleigh Crime Rate Statistics
18:40 Judge worried about changing laws for teens
23:49 Inmates Speak to Troubled Youth
24:19 Time to make some real changes, dude!

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