‘Youth Violence Nationwide’ Archives
Mayor hosts Oakland’s first peace conference
The "Peace Conference," the city's first, allowed local leaders to brainstorm ways to build relationships with kids and make sure they know of "alternatives to a life of crime." [Read More]
Student nonviolence task force proposed
We want to encourage our youth to become proactive problem-solvers in seeking to change the tide of violence into streams of self-respect and love. We propose to form the student nonviolence task force. [Read More]
Strangers Bullet Ends Life-Long Friendship
They started each day together, at the gym. When it was time to pick up Barron's daughter from school, Rivers went too. [Read More]
Investing In Prevention Works
According to a recent report released by the Campaign for Youth Justice, nearly 18,000 Latino youth are incarcerated on any given day in the United States. In Texas, minority youth are 39 percent more likely to be arrested... [Read More]
National Announcement Alerts Teens to Dangers of Dating Abuse
"The Have a Heart Campaign encourages teens to talk openly about this issue and hopefully, save lives as a result." [Read More]
