Westbury residents say gang violence has traumatized them
Community leaders in Westbury Johannesburg have called on residents to take ownership of the fight against gang violence saying lasting change will require both community involvement and stronger law enforcement.
Speaking during a community gathering at the Mabaleng Open Grounds, Bishop Dalton Adams urged residents to work together with authorities while also calling for improved intelligence-driven policing to root out those supplying illegal firearms and fueling violence in the area.
They say many children who lose loved ones to gang violence grow up with feelings of anger and revenge, increasing the risk of continued violence in the community.
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