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nia t. evans is a freelance writer based in New York City. Her writing has appeared in Dissent, Teen Vogue, Slate, Education Post, and Hammer & Hope, among others. For more information visit niatevans.com
A so-called “surge in violence” by teens is leading cities to crack down, but youth advocates say they’re going about it the wrong way
