Speaking during the first installment of Houston Community Media's three-part interview series, "Who Cares About Youth?", Wu urged lawmakers, educators and communities to focus on addressing the conditions that place children at risk, including inadequate mental health resources, educational challenges and a lack of early intervention services.

As Houston prepares to host seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, elected officials, survivor advocates, law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations gathered Tuesday in Third Ward to educate residents about human trafficking and how to recognize its warning signs.