Birmingham Agency Tackles Youth Crime but Struggles with Funding Shortfall

(By Alaina Bookman | AL.com) Editor’s Note: AL.com’s “Beyond the Violence” project explores Birmingham's potential for growth beyond crime. RESTORE, a juvenile re-entry program, is transforming lives daily. Executive Director Carrie Buntain highlights funding needs to expand its impact, emphasizing the program's success in reducing youth crime and improving community outcomes.