Violence prevention program launched in San Francisco’s Tenderloin

A program aimed at preventing youths from getting involved in violence and illicit drug activity is coming to San Francisco’s troubled Tenderloin.

Mayor Daniel Lurie and District 5 Supervisor Bilal Mahmoud announced the plan Wednesday at a community center.

The Tenderloin Youth Violence Prevention Pilot Program will begin in January. It will feature a range of services, such as mentorship, initially offered to 20 youths in cooperation with the SoMa-based violence prevention group, United Playaz…

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