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How are you affected by youth violence and bullying?

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Checkup wants to know: How are you affected by youth violence and bullying? Also, an AMA with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield.

What conversations are you having at home? Call us: 888-416-8333 or go to: CBC.ca/aircheck

A boy with a red backpack is seen looking at a police car surrounded by yellow crime scene tape.
(Evan Mitsui/CBC)

Last week, five youths were arrested after an attack on a 13-year-old girl in Kelowna, BC.

Video of the attack was widely circulated on social media.

According to Statistics Canada, youth violent crime has been on the rise since the pandemic.

How are your schools and communities being affected by youth violence? What conversations are you having at home?

Plus, an AMA with retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield.

Join guest host John Northcott on CBC Radio One, CBC Listen and CBC News Network. Call Checkup at 1-888-416-8333, text (226-758-8924) or go to CBC.ca/aircheck.

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