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How Baltimore is saving lives by offering young men resources when they put down the guns

Baltimore is seeing a sustained reduction in gun violence and city leaders believe investments in robust anti-violence efforts are finally paying off

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2025

'All we want is revenge': How social media fuels gun violence among teens

Teens share photos or videos of themselves with guns and cash, sometimes calling out rivals, on social media. When posts go viral, fueled by "likes" and comments, the danger is hard to contain.

WEKU · Aug 25, 2023

Why Dallas has invested in a program that sends messengers to youths on the streets

DALLAS -- Victor Alvelais has been in the shoes of the kids he works with.

Tribune News Service · Oct 13, 2022