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Students urge Waterbury board to expand after-school programs, supports to prevent youth violence and fix late buses
Summary
Multiple students told the board that prevention — mentors, open gyms, accessible after‑school programs and stronger mental-health supports — would reduce youth violence. Several students also described inconsistent bus arrivals that disrupt attendance and access to breakfast.
Dozens of student speakers used the board's public-comment period to call for more prevention-focused supports, after-school access, and improvements to student transportation.
Samir, a junior at Waterbury Career Academy, told the board that "schools should be places of safety, support, and guidance. Not just academics," and asked the board and superintendent to "work with our schools and community to create open gym nights and structured after school spaces" so young people have safe places to go…
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