Teens Speak Up Against Rising Violence

Teens are speaking up—and their voices are making a difference. After wrapping up a powerful Teen Advisory Council program, Maricopa County’s prosecutors are hearing firsthand from youth on issues like reckless driving and substance abuse, while tackling a troubling rise in teen violence. With over 150 teens charged as adults last year for firearm-related crimes—and some facing life sentences—the county is turning to prevention, not punishment. New law “Preston’s Law” targets group attacks, already charging 63 teens under it. Experts are now helping teens understand root causes like peer pressure, and the office is calling for fresh voices to join the next council—because real change starts with listening to the ones most affected. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f2d8b62c231f862