Charlotte summer programs reduce youth crime

Charlotte-area organizations including Parks and Recreation, law enforcement, and Johnson C. Smith University are running multiple free summer camps and events designed to provide mentorship, safe activities, and leadership training to hundreds of local teens and children. The initiatives aim to reduce youth crime by offering supervised alternatives to risky social situations.

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