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violence prevention
Coverage of violence prevention in the Nexus archive.
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- Baton Rouge leaders call for greater investment in youth after deadly shooting
Community leaders and youth advocates in Baton Rouge are calling for increased investment in youth after a shooting on Bluegrass Drive killed a 19-year-old. They emphasize the need to prevent violence before it occurs.
- Federal funding supports summer youth programs across East Baton Rouge
The City of Baton Rouge has allocated $413,668.20 in federal grant funds to support summer youth programs in East Baton Rouge Parish. These programs focus on literacy, leadership development, workforce readiness, mental health support, violence prevention, recreation, mentorship, family engagement, and public safety.