The Illinois Public Safety and Anti-Violence Task Force heard hours of testimony about how programs that help youth with trauma also make them safer.
Tree Brown, 28, was shot and paralyzed in 2012, and now works as a youth leader with Communities United. He testified about how he narrowly survived dark thoughts of revenge and a suicide attempt after his shooting.
He said helping others is one of the way he heals his own trauma, and he wants to see more survivors of trauma step up. Indya Pinkard, 19, participates in Communities United programs and said instead of restricting youth activities downtown, there should be more offered - including mental health support.
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