/tags/youth-violence Youth Violence en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:08:44 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-10-28/how-to-better-support-youths-mental-health-and-well-being-amid-anxieties-of-school-violence Students today face a fear that was unheard of in previous generations. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:08:44 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-10-28/how-to-better-support-youths-mental-health-and-well-being-amid-anxieties-of-school-violence Miya Norfleet /law-order/2024-03-15/missouri-attorney-general-andrew-bailey-calls-for-juvenile-justice-system-changes Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is calling for changes to the juvenile justice system that could lead prosecutors to charge more minors as adults. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-03-15/missouri-attorney-general-andrew-bailey-calls-for-juvenile-justice-system-changes Jeremy D. Goodwin /education/2023-08-28/safe-connections-expands-violence-prevention-program-to-elementary-students Safe Connections is expanding its violence prevention program to third through fifth graders. The program will focus on conflict resolution, bullying, consent and boundaries, as well as healthy relationships. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT /education/2023-08-28/safe-connections-expands-violence-prevention-program-to-elementary-students Marissanne Lewis-Thompson /law-order/2023-08-10/st-louis-claims-success-with-longer-rec-hours-downtown-teen-zone-to-curb-teen-chaos The city extended its weekend evening hours at the Dunn-Marquette and Wohl community centers and launched a teen zone in Downtown, after a shooting in June left one teen dead and 11 injured. Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:32:01 GMT /law-order/2023-08-10/st-louis-claims-success-with-longer-rec-hours-downtown-teen-zone-to-curb-teen-chaos Rachel Lippmann /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-07-19/breaking-down-silos-to-curb-violence-and-create-safe-spaces-for-young-st-louisans The Office of Violence Prevention, led by Wil Pinkney, funds organizations looking to decrease violence in St. Louis. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 23:30:07 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-07-19/breaking-down-silos-to-curb-violence-and-create-safe-spaces-for-young-st-louisans Miya Norfleet /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-07-11/teen-st-louisans-share-thoughts-and-ideas-for-engaging-youth-in-violence-prevention 19-year-olds Jeremiah Miller and Justin Boyle share their lived experiences as young Black men in St. Louis as well as their ideas for how to provide safe places for young people to socialize. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:57:29 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-07-11/teen-st-louisans-share-thoughts-and-ideas-for-engaging-youth-in-violence-prevention Miya Norfleet /government-politics-issues/2023-06-30/st-louis-urged-to-invest-in-comprehensive-solutions-to-youth-violence Mike McLively of the Giffords Center for Violence Intervention said the city needs to improve overall safety by investing in programs that support mental health and housing security. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:05:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-06-30/st-louis-urged-to-invest-in-comprehensive-solutions-to-youth-violence Lilley Halloran /government-politics-issues/2023-06-22/st-louis-leaders-look-to-boost-youth-programs-after-shooting-at-a-teen-party St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones says she wants to follow cities that reduced crime by making investments in youth. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 22:01:42 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-06-22/st-louis-leaders-look-to-boost-youth-programs-after-shooting-at-a-teen-party Lilley Halloran /government-politics-issues/2013-10-15/group-announces-first-regional-plan-to-tackle-youth-violence This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: A regional plan to attack youth violence by paying more attention to perpetrators and improving the… Wed, 16 Oct 2013 03:30:35 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-10-15/group-announces-first-regional-plan-to-tackle-youth-violence Robert Joiner /government-politics-issues/2013-10-15/group-announces-first-regional-plan-to-tackle-youth-violence This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Oct. 15, 2013 - A regional plan to attack youth violence by paying more attention to perpetrators and… Wed, 16 Oct 2013 00:43:47 GMT /government-politics-issues/2013-10-15/group-announces-first-regional-plan-to-tackle-youth-violence Robert Joiner