YOUTH CRIME

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Jan 07 2026CRIME

New York's Youth Crime Wave: A Closer Look at the Numbers and the Law

New York City is seeing a troubling trend in 2025: a sharp rise in youth-related crime. The numbers are alarming. Nearly one in five shooters and one in seven shooting victims are under 18. This spike has reignited debates about the "Raise the Age" law, which treats 16- and 17-year-olds as juveniles

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Dec 22 2025CRIME

Baltimore's Youth Crime Data: A Messy Puzzle

Baltimore is having a tough time making sense of youth crime numbers. A recent study by a local nonprofit found that the data is all over the place. This makes it hard to understand what's really going on with young people and crime in the city. The report, called \"Beyond the Headlines, \" said th

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Mar 25 2025CRIME

DNA Testing: A Tool to Protect NYC's Youth

New York City's young people are facing serious trouble. Over the past few years, the number of minors falling victim to major crimes has skyrocketed by 71%. This isn't just about individual incidents; it's a broader issue where teens influence each other into harmful behaviors. Last year alone, the

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Jan 04 2025CRIME

Parents on Hook: New Plan to Fight Juvenile Crime

In Richland County, Sheriff Leon Lott is launching a bold initiative to combat juvenile crime. The key? Making parents face the music when their kids act up. The "Parent Accountability Initiative" is all about keeping moms and dads in the loop and holding them responsible. If a teen commits a violen

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