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Stephen's dad tells ABC15 has been working on the foundation for about a year and hopes to be a resource for families and even provide mentorship for teens.
The audience was filled with parents and teens who joined a panel of community members, law enforcement, educators and activists, in hopes of identifying solutions.
The parents of Preston Lord, Stephen Jacobo, and Jeremiah Aviles addressed Chandler's elected leaders Thursday, calling for more programs that will prevent violence
Stephen Jacobo was kind and fought to achieve his goals, his parents said. He was fatally shot in Mesa the day after he turned 18.
On Wednesday, the Gilbert and East Valley community called for change hours after Gilbert police announced three more arrests in their teen violence cases.