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Inside Savannah’s push to prosecute gang-affiliated youth

As Georgia expands its new Gang Prosecution Unit in Savannah, questions are mounting about what “gang-affiliated” really means and how prosecutors decide who fits that label....

Detroit community organizations react to new violence prevention plan

Detroit, MI6 months ago

Detroit community organizations react to new violence prevention plan

By Veronica Ortega July 8, 2025 / 6:59 PM EDT / CBS Detroit The city of Detroit is taking action after a dangerous rise in shootings...

Public defender, advocates push for Maryland to end automatic charging of youths as adults – Maryland Matters

Maryland12 months ago

Public defender, advocates push for Maryland to end automatic charging of youths as adults – Maryland Matters

Jabriera Handy was just 16 when she left the house one day after arguing with her grandmother about pictures hanging on the wall. When her 69-year-old...

Indy rallies for Youth Anti-Gun Violence Day event – Indianapolis Recorder

Indianapolis, IN1 year ago

Indy rallies for Youth Anti-Gun Violence Day event – Indianapolis Recorder

(Photo/Getty Images) The Marion County Public Health Department is partnering with community organizations to host a Youth Anti-Gun Violence Day from 12-3 p.m. on Aug.24 at...

Here’s what the 2025 proposed city budget wants to fund public safety

Indianapolis, IN1 year ago

Here’s what the 2025 proposed city budget wants to fund public safety

Unique opportunity for Indy––Eiffel Tower comes to town A replica Eiffel Tower is erected at the corner of Georgia Street and Capitol Avenue ahead of the...

Judge releases 12-year-old accused of using ghost gun in Seattle carjacking

Seattle, WA2 years ago

Judge releases 12-year-old accused of using ghost gun in Seattle carjacking

Middle schoolers accused of armed carjacking plead not guilty Two middle school students who police say used untraceable ‘ghost guns’ to terrorize Seattle pleaded not guilty...