Politics & Government
Imhotep Students Pitch Ideas To Curb Youth Violence To Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner As Summer Approaches
"We've had more shootings and gun violence and homicides involving young people during the last 2 to 3 years," Listenbee said.
April 2, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Summer is just around the corner. And as kids across Philadelphia lose the daily structure of school, city officials worry about a rise in youth violence.
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
"We talked to the kids this morning, they're frightened simply by the idea of leaving their homes," First Assistant District Attorney Robert Listenbee said.
Listenbee has spent decades working to keep kids away from crime, even serving as the Director of Juvenile Justice in the Obama Administration. The Philadelphia assistant DA now says our city is seeing a rise in youth violence.
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Click here for the full story via CBS Philadelphia
CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.
