‘Teen Takeovers’ Are a Growing Problem, and Cities Haven’t a Clue of What to Do About Them

manager whose establishment was vandalized during a teen takeover told The Atlantic’s Robert F. Worth. “We have regular conversations with staff about what to do if we get attacked—lock the doors; keep ourselves and the customers safe.”

As usual, the kids are blameless. Or not. Each side has its own explanation, complete with “experts” to comment on continue reading …