Juvenile crime has been an increasing concern in Memphis as statistics show a rising juvenile crime rate.
Members of the Memphis Justice and Safety Alliance are looking at long-term approaches to the problem.
The Rev. Ayanna Watkins, executive director of the Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope (MICAH), believes that desperation is at the heart of a lot of crime, and by addressing those needs "people don't have to get desperate and make poor decisions."
This week on WKNO-TV's Behind the Headlines, Watkins joins Tikeila Rucker, a political organizer for Memphis for All, Josh Spickler with Just City and Julia Baker of the Daily Memphian for a discussion with host Eric Barnes.
In addition, guests talk about new public safety ordinances approved by the Memphis City Council, bail reform and more.