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Lubbock police are seeing a spike in violent crimes committed by teens, and they're pointing to social media as a major catalyst. City leaders are now looking at new ways to intervene before these trends get even worse.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before.
Expect to see more tax dollars funneled into youth programs and increased police resources to handle the uptick in incidents.
The community at large stands to gain from safer streets and more robust support systems for at-risk youth.
Young people caught in the cycle of violence and families struggling to navigate these social media-driven pressures.
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