Lexington city officials and various non-profit agencies are continuing to work on reducing youth violence. One such long-standing effort is found in the Summer Youth Program.
About 40 teenagers, ranging in age from 13 to 17, participated in the Summer Youth Program. Most of them have been impacted by gun violence in one form or another. One Lexington Director Devine Carama said retention has been good over the eight weeks. He said it can help to lessen violent acts.
