(The Center Square) – Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is directing an initial $2 million toward violence prevention efforts in an executive order as part of a new strategy aimed at supporting youth mental health and safety. The use of the newly announced funds were guided by the city’s Innovation and Performance Team, which spent the past six months conducting interviews and focus groups to understand the region’s current state of youth mental health and where resources could make the biggest impact. A survey of 10th graders in Seattle found that 19% feel unsafe at school. Recent research from the…