Program designed to steer kids from violence expands to Cleveland neighborhood [Video]

CLEVELAND — The Safety Unit is expanding to another Cleveland neighborhood; its mission is to steer kids away from a life of crime.

News 5 Investigators first told you about The Safety Unit earlier this month, the same day we showed you a startling video from a gas station shootout at Lee Road and Miles Avenue.

After Labor Day, the Safety Unit moved into the Central neighborhood on the city’s East Side.

It will be working closely with East Tech High School students.

One mom, whose children are already working with the group, says she sees a difference at home.

Brenda Newsome’s 15-year-old son, Sincere, is in The Safety Unit with his 12-year-old brother.

“Unknowingly, my 12-year-old was the one with the behavioral problem; he needed to be in the program,” Newsome said.

She wants them to be prepared for anything in life. What scares her is the gun violence …