Weapons, alcohol and teenagers; three things that, in combination, usually spell trouble. It’s a combination that, last week, led to the death of 16-year-old Ashlee Hyatt. She had been at a party with friends when an argument broke out between two other girls. Ashlee stepped to try and diffuse the situation, and was stabbed.
“[Ashlee’s] mom Charrie said she hopes that if any good comes out of the tragedy, it would be that teens refrain from violence – and programs are set up for troubled teens so they have other outlets than resorting to violence.” [Source: The Province (Ontario, Canada)]
Ashlee’s friend Mike insists that kids don’t usually bring weapons to parties, but that’s little comfort for her parents. The Hyatts are asking everyone involved or affected by the incident to remain calm. “We don’t solve violence with violence,” said Ashlee’s mom.
Labels: violence, prevention
Posted By: Stefanie Hamilton