The U.S. Attorney’s Office for D.C. hosts its 15th Annual Anti-Violence Youth Summit, where local teens gather to learn how to combat violence in their community. With the summit’s theme of “Making DC Safe and Beautiful,” Interim U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro addresses the importance of empowering youth against crime, highlighting that, although violent crime is down from last year, continued efforts are essential for community safety.
During the event at Catholic University of America, participants engage in workshops led by nonprofits and law enforcement, covering critical topics like gun violence prevention and mental health awareness. Eighteen-year-old Jason Parker shares his experience of losing friends to gun violence, emphasizing the importance of de-escalation tactics. He believes the structured programs have given him the skills to identify drug threats and stay focused on his aspirations of becoming a financial analyst and giving back to his community.
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