YOUTH VIOLENCE

Mar 13 2026EDUCATION

Youth Clubs Fight Violence with New Program

A group of community clubs in Santa Monica and nearby cities started a new project to curb youth violence. They used money from a state grant that was meant for areas in Los Angeles County where fights and shootings are common. The places chosen also struggle with poverty, low school performance, an

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Nov 10 2025CRIME

Are School Shootings Really That Different?

School shootings often grab headlines and spark fear. Many think they are a special kind of violence. The idea is that angry, suburban white boys target their classmates without reason. But is this really true? Recent studies suggest school shootings might not be so different from other gun violenc

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Aug 03 2025CRIME

A Community United Against Youth Violence

In Columbia, South Carolina, a community came together to remember and honor young lives lost to violence. The annual walk, inspired by 15-year-old Sanaa Mahari, took place at Richland Northeast High School. This event is more than just a walk; it's a call to action against youth violence. Sanaa's

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Apr 24 2025HEALTH

Guns in School Shootings: A Closer Look at the Culture Behind the Violence

In the United States, guns are the top killer of young people. The role of gun culture in school shootings is often debated, but few studies have dug deep into the connection. A recent investigation looked at how school shooters interact with firearms before their actions. It explored whether these

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Young Guns: The Battle Over Handgun Sales to 18-20 Year Olds

Recently, a significant legal change occurred when a court ruled to allow the sale of handguns to Americans between the ages of 18 and 20. The court's decision seemed to be based on following previous Supreme Court decisions. However, this ruling is more likely to escalate the debate around gun righ

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Jan 01 2025CRIME

Kids and Cops: The Shocking Rise in Violence

Lately, police officers are having to use force more often when dealing with violent kids. Numbers have skyrocketed, with over 85, 000 incidents in just one year. This is a big increase from the year before, and it's more than double what it was back in 2017. Cops even had to draw their guns 546 tim

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