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Education about gangs and gang violence must start early in life, and it must happen at home. That's the message from those who advocate against violence in Hampton Roads.
According to an FBI report, Virginia's homicide rate has climbed since 2018. To combat this, Eugene Swinson runs Big H.O.M.I.E.S Community Outreach group, and now, a new center called Lil H.O.M.I.E.S.
PORTSMOUTH — As someone who grew up exposed to the violence that sometimes comes to Portsmouth’s public housing communities, Eugene Swinson understands the power negative influences can have on young people. Swinson once spent his time dealing drugs and modeling some of the same violent behavior he witnessed as a child. But he now uses his experience to empower Portsmouth’s most vulnerable .