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More than $4 million was divided among 10 schools in Alabama to address safety concerns including weapons on campus, outdated security plans and inefficient communications systems. 

As part of the 2024-2025 strategic planning process, the Birmingham Board of Education is gathering feedback from parents and students to make improvements for the next school year. Parents and students were asked to write down their concerns based on 6 categories, including test scores, support resources, and community and school violence.

A $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, awarded to the University of Alabama, will be used to improve school climate and reduce school violence among high schools in West Alabama’s most rural counties.

Representatives of Mobile’s Youth Violence Prevention Program discussed its new campaign, “The Why Campaign — Teens Against Violence," which exists to create a safe and nurturing environment for youth while addressing the root causes of violence. 

ELKHART, Ind. (WNDU) - Monday night, the Elkhart Common Council unanimously approved an anti-bullying resolution in honor of Rio Allred. Resolution 22-R-15 stands up against bullying and supports Rio’s Rainbow, a non-profit created by family members to help kids who are walking in silence.

As the debate about critical race theory rages on, Hallie Watson reflects on the racism that has plagued her school district since she was a child.

Marion County Public Health Director Dr. Caine hosted a “Youth Violence Prevention Call to Action” in Indianapolis with approximately 80 stakeholders, from educators and teens to mentors, health care professionals, political leaders and juvenile justice officials. A wide range of contributing issues leading to childhood gunshot violence and injuries were raised and promised solutions were announced.