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  White has now worked his way up to inventory manager. "If [teens] had opportunities and things to do, there wouldn’t be as much commotion on 'teen trends,'" said White. "Teen trends" or takeovers are advertised on social media and often result in hundreds of young people descending on a downtown location. Although White says he attended for socialization, they the gatherings have turned violent or destructive . "It’s really just to hang out, but then you have small groups that vandalize restaurants, and businesses and cars," said White. "It’s madness." In April, Walker, who founded the nonprofit "I'm Telling Don't Shoot," launched a text and email communication line called "Parents of Chicago to stop the so-called "teen trends."

  More than a dozen teens showed up for job training on Monday in the city's Englewood neighborhood. "They need help. They’re looking for guidance," said co-owner Jamaya Brunner. "We wanted to help the situation by offering jobs and opening our doors, because we are a second chance business for people looking for jobs." Brunner saids not all of the candidates will be hired, but she hopes to bring on at least five additional employees. "They have to show up to orientation," Brunner said. "We do expect them to be responsible in the way they show up." Eight months ago, Brunner hired Davontay White. White, who was previously arrested for carjacking and admittedly has attended several "teen takeover" gatherings, said the job opportunity has changed his life. "It gave me something to do every day, something productive and kept me occupied," he said.