Finding Solutions to Youth Violence: Community Conversations to End the Cycle

In the wake of a recent homicide involving a 14-year-old girl, the Marion County Youth Violence Prevention Coalition's Crisis Response Task Force has expressed concern and commitment to supporting affected families and the broader community.

Della Brown, Chair of the Crisis Response Taskforce, said, "Why, how did we get here? Where do we go from here?"

A meeting is being held Thursday night at Frederick Douglass Park to address the issue and find solutions to combat youth violence. The goal is to ensure that intentional efforts are made to listen to young people directly impacted by this violence.

"Just trying to find those youth mentorship programs, especially as we get ahead of the warmer months when youth are free and out of school," Brown told local media.

In addition to tonight's conversation, several other initiatives are in the works to address the root causes of youth violence. These include:

• A focus group aimed at exploring the root causes of youth violence, collecting input from young people, and assessing community needs.
• A town hall meeting to share findings and gather feedback from parents, educators, and local organizations.

The Crisis Response Task Force invites the community to participate in these efforts to promote healing, understanding, and long-term solutions to youth violence. For more information or to get involved, contact Della Brown at [email protected] or (463) 701-4263.