Juvenile crime charges on the rise, officials working to find solutions
The number of charges for violent juvenile crime has increased 64.2% for the first six months of the year, according to Juvenile Court. Officials and youth advocates are seeking solutions.
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Amy Weirich Dan Michael JIFF Juvenile Court juvenile justice Kaitrin ValenciaYolanda Jones
Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.
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