Gang violence is one of the most harmful acts Chicago faces. Gang violence is on the rise due to the growing number of gangs. The gangs were responsible for many murders, beatings and robberies. Due to all these heinous acts, communities and especially children have been affected. It affects the minds of young people through influence, distraction and curiosity about what it feels like to be part of a gang. Gang violence prevents families from moving to specific locations and also forces several businesses to relocate to other, better locations. Gang violence is a very serious blight on those who live in Chicago. In two articles written by Mark Guarino, "Behind Chicago's High-Crime Summer: Persistent Street Gang Violence" and "In Chicago, Can Community Involvement Combat Gang Violence", he adds that Chicagoans are gravely alarmed by the series of gang-related murders . violence, including the death of an innocent eight-year-old girl caught in a heated gang war while playing outside (Behind Chicago 1), adding how a gunman approached a car and started shooting and killed a 20 ...