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‘It Takes a Village’ meeting: Talking about preventing violence is only the first step

‘It Takes a Village’ meeting: Talking about preventing violence is only the first step

A community meeting in West Seattle's High Point neighborhood highlighted the prevalence of gun violence witnessed by local youth, with 81% reporting incidents near home or school in the past six months. Parents and caregivers also expressed concern, with many keeping their children indoors due to fear.

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