Tag: Youth Violence
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‘Kids look to their parents’ — experts urge calm, routine after Evergreen shooting
The adolescent brain craves routine and structure. And in the aftermath of a school shooting, mental health experts said keeping life as predictable as possible is a key strategy for helping students recover. “We want to keep the structure in place that helps our kids and our families feel a sense of control,” said Monica…
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Aurora lawmakers to vote on youth violence prevention efforts, grant funding
Aurora lawmakers will vote on several agreements to fund youth violence prevention efforts and hear a presentation about the Aurora Police Department’s crime strategies in a study session and regular meeting Monday night. In study session, Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain will go over a presentation with councilmembers about the department’s crime fighting strategies. Also…
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Fatal juvenile shootings took a brazen turn | 2024: A LOOK BACK
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Four shootings involving juvenile suspects shook the metro Denver area between the end of June and the end of September. In two other incidents, juveniles allegedly shot at local police department vehicles during pursuits, one of which involved an AK-47. While numbers showed that shootings — both fatal and nonfatal — involving juvenile suspects had plateaued in Denver…
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Aurora council to discuss snow plans, youth violence prevention
The Aurora City Council will meet virtually on Monday to discuss the city’s snow and ice removal plan, the council calendar for the upcoming year and several resolutions, including two involving youth violence prevention and illegal marijuana operations. Councilmembers voted at the last meeting to hold Monday’s meetings virtually due to the municipal center’s use…
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Aurora youth violence prevention program awarded $2 million federal grant
SAVE – Standing Against Youth Violence Every Day – will use it for outreach and support.
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Brazen and violent: Fatal juvenile shootings in Denver, Aurora on pace to rise in 2024
Four high-profile shootings involving juvenile suspects have occurred in metro Denver since late June – all before 9 p.m.
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Tried as an adult: Metro Denver grapples with violent crimes by juveniles
Officials face decisions on whether juveniles should receive rehabilitation or be placed in adult prisons.
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Two teens arrested following Aurora shooting
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Aurora Police Department arrested two teenage boys in connection to a shooting near a playground on Wednesday. The shooting happened around 4 p.m. outside an apartment complex at 12437 East Ford Ave., which is northeast of South Peoria Street and East Mississippi Avenue. Two…
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Aurora youth violence prevention program to hold job, resource fair ahead of summer
Aurora is holding a youth summit Thursday through its Youth Violence Prevention Program, connecting kids in the city with resources and job opportunities before school breaks for the summer. The event happens between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday at Beck Recreation Center, 800 Telluride St. So far, there are 18 vendors signed up, including…
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Denver community leaders, teens discuss gun violence prevention
Silva Family Foundation meets with other organizations and 5280 High School students