In 2022, gun-related incidents were the leading cause of death for children in the United States Since 2020, firearm deaths have surpassed those from car accidents. While overall violent crime rates have declined across the United States in recent years, there is an alarming epidemic of gun violence among youth. An accompanying sharp rise in gun assaults against children emphasizes that these deaths are not accidents but deliberate acts of violence targeting some of society’s most vulnerable members, often committed by their peers...
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The latest report from the Joseph P. Riley Jr. Center for Livable Communities delves into the state of juvenile detention across the Tri-County region in South Carolina, focusing specifically on Charleston County.
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