Kansas City Crime Scene: Recession Violence Threat?!?

We don't know who is gonna win the Presidential election but most economists are certain that the threat of a post-election recession is VERY REAL and will confront Americans no matter their political allegiance. 

Because financial news is now mostly a niche pursuit . . . The impact of recession is often downplayed but we found an apt link between economic harsh time and violence amongst young people that's currently trending in Kansas City.

Here's "the science" from The World Economic forum -- A mostly progressive concern  . . .

"Recessions typically lead to an increase in youth unemployment rates, leaving young people to face more difficulties in finding jobs. Concerns about long-term impacts on the youth arise when youth unemployment rates are very high. One prominent example is the current policy debate about the lost generation in the context of the Great Recession. We know, for instance, that unemployment at young ages can have persistent negative effects on future wages and career progression. In recent research, we show that recessions have a more disturbing and substantial impact on initiating and forming criminal careers . . ."

Meanwhile . . .

We've witnessed layoff and rumors of more layoffs at GM, local auto parts suppliers, Honeywell, Oracle and at least a couple of major financial institutions. 

Accordingly . . . And it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this out . . . 

RECESSION TRIGGERS AN UPTICK IN CRIME & VIOLENCE THAT SHOULD CONCERN KANSAS CITY!!!

 Despite our bold text . . . 

We don't think anyone should panic. Instead, it's better to be armed with info about the reality of local circumstances beyond political rhetoric. 

And so we also wanna share this www.TonysKansasCity.com local roundup of police action, court cases and community outreach . . .

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Kansas City mother has hope her son's homicide can be solved 32 years later

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