COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — For weeks, ABC 6 has been highlighting the rise in youth crime across the city of Columbus, alongside community efforts striving to make a difference in the lives of local kids.
On Tuesday afternoon, one of those efforts took center stage as a local group brought together teens and police officers for a unique summer initiative designed to shape lives and strengthen neighborhoods.
Every summer, the community organization ‘Think Make Live Youth’ hosts its Workforce & Social Justice Program, bringing together Columbus teens for mentorship, job training, and personal development. This year, the program expanded its impact by inviting Columbus police officers into its circle of trust…