Smith, 15, has been looking after horses at Shining Hope Farms in north Charlotte for four months. On a recent
Based on WCNC’s story “Charlotte businesses seeking solutions to youth violence by providing safe summer options”
Based on Qnotes’ story “On the rise: what can we do about violence against LGBTQ+ youth?”
CMPD’s Fifth Element program and the Alternatives to Violence program are separate initiatives to work with repeat offenders and help
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Based on Carolina Public Press’ story “NC communities have multiple strategies to stem youth violence.”
Community leaders reflect on the shooting that took four lives on Beatties Ford Road in 2020, stressing the importance of
Two Charlotte middle schoolers are headed to Washington, D.C., next month after writing about youth violence for Mecklenburg’s County “Do
Gyms and businesses are stepping in with active summer programs to keep kids safe while school’s out.
A Charlotte City Council committee endorsed funding a new mental health treatment facility for young people Thursday as part of
Local groups are diving into prevention measures and policy research as the community reels from Monday’s deadly shooting.
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