Virginia Beach's Parks After Dark program, launched by the Youth Violence Prevention Task Force, provides a safe alternative to violence for teens until Aug 24th, with plans to expand in 2025.

Virginia Beach's Parks After Dark program, launched by the Youth Violence Prevention Task Force, provides a safe, structured alternative to violence for teens. Modeled after LA's Summer Night Lights, the program runs until Aug 24th and plans to expand in 2025. Police, chaplains, and patrol aides ensure safety, and it offers job opportunities through the city's summer youth employment program.

June 15, 2024
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