In Chicago, cognitive behavioral therapy shows promise curbing youth violence

The program, which focuses on mentoring and therapy, relies on the idea that most violent crimes stem are emotional, not rational.

In Chicago, cognitive behavioral therapy shows promise curbing youth violence
Students and community leaders pray outside a Chicago High School in the aftermath of a student

The program, which focuses on mentoring and therapy, relies on the idea that most violent crimes stem are emotional, not rational.

(Image credit: Scott Olson)