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Seattle councilmembers are heartbroken after the tragic shootings of two teenagers, pushing for urgent action to enhance school and neighborhood safety.

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Seattle councilmembers mourn Rainier Beach teen shootings and press for coordinated action
At the Feb. 2 council briefing, members responded to weekend shootings that killed two teens in Rainier Beach, called for coordinated work with Seattle Public Schools and community groups, and highlighted a $25,000 budget item for a youth gun-violence summit.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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📉 New Office for National Statistics figures show a sharp fall in teenage homicides — the lowest in over 10 years. Our blog explains the trends, and why evidence-based prevention matters.

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#YouthViolence #ONSData #PreventionWorks
February 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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14-year-old surrenders in Brussels after teen set on fire, jumps into canal. Two minors arrested; gang involvement suspected. Highlights rising youth violence concerns in city. #Crime #YouthViolence #Brussels
14-Year-Old Turns Himself In After Brussels Teen Set on Fire
A 14-year-old surrenders to police in Brussels after a 15-year-old was set on fire and jumped into a canal. Two minors arrested, gang involvement suspected amid rising youth violence concerns.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Senator Peake's proposed SB 307 aims to tackle rising youth violence in Lynchburg, but will budget constraints derail this crucial initiative?

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Subcommittee hears SB 307 on youth violence; staff flags $520,889 incarceration estimate and no budget amendment on file
Senator Peake presented SB 307 as a response to youth gang violence in Lynchburg; staff estimated a Woodrum fiscal impact of $520,889 and noted no budget amendment was submitted, and members expressed concern about funding the proposal amid tight budget constraints.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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Florida's Senate is shaking things up with SB 1284, a bill that could change how arrest and search warrants are issued, raising critical questions about social media threats and juvenile firearm laws.

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Committee reports favorably on broad updates to arrest and search‑warrant law after questions on social‑media threats and DUI authority
SB 1284 modernizes Chapter 901 by expanding circumstances for judges to issue arrest warrants and broadening grounds for search warrants; senators asked about juvenile social‑media threats, misdemeanor presence requirements and DUI/BUI warrantless arrest authority.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:35 AM
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A 14-year-old Syrian student stabbed a 12-year-old Lebanese student at a Saadnayel school in Lebanon. The victim is in critical condition, while the assailant was apprehended. Investigations are ongoing, pointing to youth violence and personal motives. #Lebanon #YouthViolence #SchoolSafety
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January 12, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Norristown residents are demanding urgent action against rising youth violence, calling for better coordination between schools, police, and community organizations to tackle this alarming trend.

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Residents and council members press Norristown for urgent action on youth violence
At the Jan. 5 meeting residents and council members described recent shootings and urged a layered response — targeted patrols, trauma-informed support and local program funding. A councilmember pledged discretionary funds to local youth organizations.
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January 6, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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December 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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A 12-year-old is charged with attempted murder for a playground stabbing in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The shocking incident has left the community reeling.

#Brooklyn #Brownsville #Crime #YouthViolence #PlaygroundStabbing

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December 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Youth battery charges are on the rise, sparking urgent discussions on education and prevention strategies in Hillsborough County.

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Pre-arrest citation data and education efforts highlighted as youth batteries rise
The board reviewed October pre-arrest delinquency citation data (32 battery charges among the month's cases), discussed outreach and awareness strategies for youth and parents, and noted education initiatives tied to truancy and threat assessment.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Fact Check: Somali-American Youth and Violence in Minnesota: Understanding the Real Picture

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Fact Check: Somali-American Youth and Violence in Minnesota: Understanding the Real Picture | Notion
Somali-American Youth and Violence in Minnesota: Understanding the Real Picture
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November 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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🚨 BREAKING: Chaos erupts in Chicago’s Loop! 300 juveniles riot post-Christmas tree lighting, 5 shot—1 critical. Police clash, officers maced, stunned. Video chaos near Chicago Theatre. #ChicagoRiots #YouthViolence #PublicSafety #DnnPress
November 22, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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In a new piece for @colorado.edu Alumni Association, Beverly Kingston, director of the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, breaks down decades of research showing that prevention works.

The solutions exist. We just have to use them.

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Stopping Violence Before It Starts
Research shows youth violence is preventable through early, evidence-based interventions, but lasting change requires shifting resources to proven prevention
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November 20, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Aurora's new Navigation Campus is set to revolutionize youth-violence interventions and provide vital on-site services, marking a significant step forward in community safety.

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Aurora committee praises Navigation Campus, expands outreach and court‑linked services
Committee members and program leads described the new Navigation Campus, mobile crisis teams and youth‑violence call‑ins; municipal court will hold on‑site sessions and clinicians are being selected via RFP to support the campus.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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The International College expelled student M.H. after a video of an assault surfaced, underscoring the school's commitment to safety amid ongoing violence and discipline issues in Lebanese education.

#Lebanon #SchoolSafety #YouthViolence
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November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Community members are demanding accountability from the Clayton County Board of Education after an inflammatory teacher video and a surge in youth violence in Lovejoy.

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Young Democrats, residents urge board action after teacher video; parents press for more youth programs after Lovejoy shootings
Public commenters at the Nov. 3 Clayton County school board meeting called for accountability after a teacher's inflammatory video and urged the district to address youth violence in the Lovejoy community and expand sports and extracurriculars to engage students.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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For every £1 invested in youth initiatives, there’s a £5.30 return to society through reduced crime, improved wellbeing and community safety.

Faith-inspired, community-led approaches don’t just save money, they save lives.

#youthviolence #faithinspiredchange #communityimpact #equi #socialvalue
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Thanks to Rahyaftegan for covering our new report on Muslim-led youth work. The findings show these community groups are reducing violence and saving the UK an estimated £30m each year.

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Muslim-Led Youth Projects Save UK Millions, Study Finds - rahyafteha
Muslim-led community organisations are helping to reduce youth violence across Britain while saving taxpayers an estimated
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November 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Mexican Government To Tax Violent Video Games It Says Make Kids Violent #Technology #Gaming #VideoGames #Taxation #YouthViolence
Mexican Government To Tax Violent Video Games It Says Make Kids Violent
The whole “blame video games for everything” theme seems to be resurfacing more and more these days. It’s a bit strange, as I honestly thought that this bizarre reflex would be waning as each new...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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Thank you to Asian Connect for covering the launch of our latest report, Tackling Youth Violence: The Impact of Muslim-Led Organisations. Read more ⬇️

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New Report Reveals that Muslim-Led Youth Initiatives Save UK £30M Annually
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October 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Franklin County is facing a troubling surge in juvenile violence and a $300,000 funding shortfall that could impact future programs.

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Juvenile center funding split shifts; county staff report rising violent juvenile offenses and financing gaps from state grant cuts
Juvenile center staff told commissioners that Benton County’s share of the juvenile services split rose to about 64.22 percent, leaving Franklin County at 35.78 percent; presenters said violent juvenile offenses, unlawful firearms cases and average lengths of stay have increased and that a $300,000 cut in state BECCA funding forced staff reductions
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October 24, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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#StreetFathersLuton raise awareness about the dangers of #youthviolence and its impact on the Luton Marsh Farm communities, while offering #realpathways to change.

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October 23, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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It explores the scale of the crisis, the power of faith-led interventions, and why long-term policy change is essential.

📘 Download your copy here ➡️ equi.org.uk/publications/

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October 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Muslim-led youth projects save UK up to £30m a year, report finds
LONDON: Muslim-led grassroots organizations are delivering life-saving interventions for young people while saving the UK taxpayer an estimated £30 million ($40.3 million) a year, according to a…
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October 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Our latest blog explores what we learned from new research on access to mental health support for children and young people at risk of serious youth violence.

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#MentalHealth #YouthViolence #Violenceprevention
October 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM