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Teen Violence

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Teen Violence Several tragic occurrences in our own region have put a spotlight on teen violence. Young people deal with the challenges of growing up but violence should not be a part of those challenges and our panel of experts work to understand youth violence and to curb it. They join other national experts in Charlotte this week for a conference sponsored by Students Against Violence Everywhere, or SAVE, but first they join us. Guests Dr. Pamela Riley - Executive Director, National SAVE office Dr. Elizabeth Vita Peterson - Mecklenburg County Mental Health Services David G. Jacobs M.D. - Assoc. Medical Director, F.H. "Sammy" Ross Trauma Institute, Carolinas Medical Center Event | SAVE Summit at West Charlotte High School, October 17th Click here to add and read comments