Executive Summary Diagnostic Analysis for the City of St Louis Missouri
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Per <strong>the</strong> preface disclaimer, points <strong>of</strong> view or opinions in this document do not necessarily represent <strong>the</strong> <strong>of</strong>ficial position or policies <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> Justice.<br />
Youth perspectives differed from adults, and <strong>the</strong>y were<br />
much more negative toward police<br />
Best parts<br />
Worst parts<br />
Quality <strong>of</strong> schools<br />
Reasons <strong>for</strong> involvement<br />
in crime & violence<br />
Willingness to work with<br />
police<br />
Interactions with <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />
Best ways to support<br />
youth<br />
Youth Perspectives<br />
Recreation and learning centers, churches<br />
Violence, wandering dogs, poverty, “We’re <strong>for</strong>gotten<br />
about”<br />
Unruly, lack <strong>of</strong> structure, fights, after school programs<br />
not sustained<br />
Exposure to violence at a young age, ridicule on social<br />
media, “a child will be, what a child sees”<br />
Not willing to cooperate, fear <strong>of</strong> retaliation, negative<br />
interactions, too late to prevent violence<br />
“Treat me as if you like me”<br />
Positivity and opportunity, stop cyberbullying, improve<br />
lighting , rehab vacant houses, police getting to know<br />
people and being positive<br />
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