Blog #5

Poverty and crime are interrelated, it's common to have higher crime rates in poorer neighborhoods and communities. The daily fear can easily put stress on a family unit, its common that poverty can cause tension within the community. It's not always easy for parents to find jobs, and the jobs aren't always secure for those who do. Children growing up in these families often don't get the education they need, which continues the cycle. However the struggles that families face can also bring them closer, they depend on one another because they know that's all they have. The ongoing cycle of crime and poverty will only end when people take action and make changes. People need to be taught new skills to benefit themselves and their neighborhood, education is a big part of it. The people need something to work toward, instead of being part of an everlasting cycle.