Dr. Samuels-Wortley discusses Teen Gun Violence

ICCJ Professor Dr. Samuels-Wortley recently spoke to the Toronto Star about youth and gun violence.

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“Kanika Samuels-Wortley, a criminologist based at Carleton University who specializes in youth and crime, said it is extremely concerning to see a handful of recent gun cases involving younger children. But she warned against knee-jerk policy-making that may lead to over-policing or surveillance rather than investment in tackling the root causes of why young teens become involved in gun violence.”