Breaking the Cycle: Gilbert’s Initiative to End Teen Violence

By Cambria Schwartz Recently we discussed the “Gilbert Goons” problem (get up to date here) and spoke about an upcoming meeting to discuss ways to resolve it. During the January 23rd committee meeting, many people aired their concerns not only on the topic of increased teen violence in Gilbert, but also the competence of the town council and how they are … Read More

Gilbert Goons: A Gang or Child’s Play?

By Cambria Schwartz Within the past year seemingly random and violent attacks have been inflicted on teenagers in the Gilbert area. While the Gilbert Goons have yet to be classified as an official street gang, there is a growing concern amongst parents and authorities. This gang is made up of upper-middle-class young adults and juveniles ranging from ages as young … Read More