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In Chicago, we don’t have a shortage of young people with potential. We have a shortage of consistent, caring spaces where they are allowed to show up fully, make mistakes, and still be embraced. The success of restorative practices in schools shows us the way: when we offer grace instead of punishment, growth follows. The same applies outside the classroom. What if we funded belonging the way we fund policing? What if we invested in “safe spaces to fail”?

This article challenges the narrative surrounding so-called “teen takeovers” in Chicago, arguing that the real issue isn’t youth behavior, but systemic disinvestment in Black communities. Drawing from personal experience , we highlight how public institutions have failed to provide consistent, accessible, and engaging opportunities for young people—especially after hours. While curfews dominate headlines, youth across the city are organizing, leading, and demanding partnershi

The “Catching Bodies” trend involves teens making pacts to engage in sexual activities with multiple partners within a specific timeframe, often to boost social status among peers. This behavior is frequently influenced by social media, peer pressure, and group dynamics.