RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Governor Josh Stein joined the Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force's first meeting Tuesday to discuss how his administration is working to keep North Carolinians safe and prevent violent crime.

The task force, established in August through Executive Order 21, is charged with identifying solutions to create safe communities across North Carolina by reducing gang violence and helping young people reach a productive and fulfilling adulthood.

“North Carolina has recently had several tragic reminders of the need to keep people safe and prevent violence,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I look forward to working with the Task Force members to identify and put into place real solutions to make North Carolina safer.”

The Gang Prevention and Intervention Tas

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