To Cut Youth Violence in Northeast Denver, Local Students Helped Create a Tip Line App

Denver has launched the “Power of One” app to curb rising youth violence in three high-crime neighborhoods—Montbello, Green Valley Ranch, and Park Hill. Unlike the statewide Safe2Tell tip line, the app offers broader support, connecting teens to counseling, conflict resolution, and local resources, while minimizing police involvement. Developed with youth input and funded by a $6 million federal grant, the app aims to intervene early, addressing issues before they escalate into violence. With a push for citywide expansion, the app is seen as a critical tool in combating Denver’s escalating rates of youth crime. See the Chalkbeat Colorado article here.