AURORA | Community members from Aurora and Denver will meet Monday to discuss next steps in a regional compact to use a public health approach to combat youth violence.
The two cities entered into an agreement in November to work in unison to find ways to help support youth. That includes creating services and programs, working with local nonprofits and hosting community events, according to a news release.
“We cannot operate in silos if we are going to empower our youth in meaningful ways,” Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman said in a statement.
The cities will be hosting youth pop-up events this summer and fall to connect young people to resources and help them and their families share positive activities, the release said.
Aurora and Denver have reported numerous incidents of violence and shootings, often involving teens and young adults. Community activists have made repeated calls for action by officials from both cities.
Aurora will be holding a Youth Violence Prevention Advisory Table in July, and the city is interviewing young people to join a new youth advisory council, which will give young people an opportunity to speak directly with the Aurora Police Department.
Good luck…
How about just-plain violence? And guns?
Where are the parents?! Activists call on the cities to do something? The mayors should be calling on the parents to do THEIR job. These kids are learning nothing about respect and personal responsibility at home.