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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Oct 23, 2024

Nashville and Davidson County Metro Council member Delishia Porterfield, who chairs the council's Budget Committee, plans to prioritize investments in youth programs to address recent gun violence in Nashville, including funding a new Office of Youth Safety, Axios Nashville reports. The news outlet says that two recent shootings have underscored the urgency of this issue. Last week, a 14-year-old was fatally shot during an attempted robbery in East Nashville. Earlier this month, mass shooting killed one person and injured nine others, including children. Porterfield's alternative budget earmarked $750,000 for the Office of Youth Safety and $250,000 for increased community center programming. She believes that empowering youth with conflict resolution skills and restorative justice practices can help break the cycle of violence, “The recent tragedy has highlighted the urgent need for effective solutions that not only address conflicts but also promote healing and understanding," Porterfield said in a statement.