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Community Violence
“There are things that might happen despite your best efforts, despite doing everything you can.”
Chicago
“The need for protection still exists, whether you can legally carry or not,” says one expert.
A unique support group offers a space for families to lean on each other and advocate for more rehabilitation. “One mistake or going along with the wrong group … doesn’t mean that you are a terrible person or that you can’t change.”