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Charlotte advocates push for safe spaces, support for teenagers coping with grief after violence
Charlotte advocates are promoting safe spaces and support for teenagers coping with grief after violence. Quaneka Falls of Connecting the Gap emphasizes addressing trauma in children to prevent cycles of violence, while police and county leaders highlight summer programs like Teen Summer Jam to provide positive outlets for youth.
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