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The "Radio Broadcast" entitled "Harper High School" (2013) by the American radio program "This American Life" describes the staggering, and tragic statistic from last year... "Harper High School" located in Chicago, bears a burden, only a small number of schools must suffer... In the span of a single year, 29 current and recent students were shot... This is the norm for families in the Englewood area of Chicago, the neighbourhood where "Harper High School" is located, is characterized as "gang-related", and shown to be one of the most dangerous areas in Chicago, based on statistics... The violence is shocking... as we follow the reporters, with access to both staff and students, we get a glimpse into the student’s lives, and their shocking stories... as well as how the administration, and staff are dealing with the situation, and what they do, to make both students, and parents feel both comfortable, and safe... we get an insight into how gang activity, is a part of the everyday life for many......