Traumatized Anti-Violence Workers In Chicago Need Support
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to reduce Chicago’s high levels of gun violence relies heavily on street outreach organizations.
The work means almost daily contact with trauma and pain, and many of these outreach workers have their own past traumatic experiences.
Host: Mary Dixon
Reporter: Patrick Smith
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