'I think coming together to think about how we can heal through action could create a larger coalition.'
The reality is trauma around gun violence across our area is constant. CBS 2's Steven Graves talks to community leaders.There is sympathy and empathy from community leaders in Chicago watching Highland Park's tragedy play out. And with that, comes a hope that a collective voice can address important issues around gun violence."That's like the loss of an intimate friend."
"Those persons that have experienced loss in Highland Park, out of every tragic event comes opportunity to make positive change.""Gun laws. Something stronger.""I think coming together to think about how we can heal through action could create a larger coalition." Exploring backgrounds and root causes of gun violence, something that happens with mass shooters. Work that her team and many violence interrupters do everyday.
Doctor Rashad Saafir is a psychologist working with gun violence trauma on the West Side for the past 43 years. Have things gotten better over the years?In his community, he said it starts with addressing family dynamics.
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